Award

Wide Area Network

CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Wide Area Network, aimed at extending their existing contract for an additional two years (years 4 and 5). This amendment will also include new circuits for additional sites, reflecting a total contract value of £3,000,000, with the award dated 1st June 2016. The procurement method used was an open procedure under the Crown Commercial Services Network Services framework, with the contract being classified in the services category. The location for delivery is within the UK, specifically the region of Edinburgh.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and network services sector, particularly those capable of providing extensive infrastructure and support for government agencies. Companies that specialise in Wide Area Network solutions and have experience dealing with public sector clients would be well-suited to compete in this space. Additionally, the potential for contract extension and the inclusion of more sites suggests further growth opportunities for suppliers who can demonstrate their capability to adapt and meet evolving needs.

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Notice Title

Wide Area Network

Notice Description

Amendment to existing contract for provision of Wide Area Network for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to extend contract for years 4 and 5 of original contract term and to include additional circuits for new sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Original Award Notice ID 588309 refers. Contract was awarded in 2016 following a further competition against the Crown Commercial Services Network Services framework Lot 1. Commencement date was changed to 2018 due to delays in implementation of circuits. This award notice is to increase the value of the contract for years 4 and 5 and to include site changes and additional circuits for new sites.

Options: There is an option to extend the contract for 2 further years. The cost of this is not included in the current contract value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649070
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410595
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20169 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Rachael Hughes
Contact Email
rachael.hughes@copfs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000203000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1LA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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