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Award

12 Apr 2022 at 01:00

Tender

18 May 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Lanarkshire Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services," aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure across the region. This contract falls under the services industry category, with an estimated value of £150 million over an initial period of 15 years, with potential extensions. The procurement method selected is a selective process, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period is set to conclude on 17th June 2021, and the projects will be executed throughout the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in ICT and digital services, particularly those capable of delivering wide area network connectivity, fibre services, and integrated digital solutions such as WiFi, Internet of Things (IoT) networks, and cloud services. Companies with experience in providing scalable digital infrastructure solutions and those ready to contribute to community benefits, such as digital skills training for local residents and businesses, will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on gigabit networks and smart outcomes also means that innovative technology providers may find this an appealing opportunity to showcase their capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services

Notice Description

"The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement: Initial Services - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). Future ICT Services may include: - Pilot / concept projects. - Traffic light connectivity - Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites - Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement) - Social / affordable broadband - Private 5G - Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites - Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other 'Smart Place' initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition - Data centre services - Azure Express Route services - Security services - Cloud connectivity - Remote access - Network services. from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"North Lanarkshire has a vision for inclusive growth and prosperity for all and an ambition for North Lanarkshire to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. It is to this end that the Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services through a procurement of a long term, single supplier Framework Agreement to enhance the provision of digital infrastructure across North Lanarkshire. The Council require to deliver a step change in connectivity services, primarily through the provision of symmetrical fibre connectivity to its schools, public buildings and strategic assets ensuring that the Council has access to the latest and fastest digital connectivity services, unlocking the potential for cost savings, improved productivity and enhanced service delivery, ensuring that the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council intends to utilise the Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The purpose of establishing the Framework Agreement is is to source a long term partnership with a Service Provider to deliver the Council's connectivity needs, both now and well into the future while stimulating the commercial deployment of gigabit capable networks in unserved areas. Initial call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement will cover the provision of the following connectivity services: - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). It is anticipated that additional services such as concept pilots, mobile telephony, fixed telephony, traffic lights, IoT etc may be required in the future, although the Council does not guarantee the award of future call-off contracts. The Council reserves the right to modify the scope of ICT Services in the future as our needs evolve. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is 150,000,000 GBP over the proposed duration of the Framework Agreement (including all extensions) but there is no guarantee of this level of business and spend through the Framework Agreement. TUPE - 4.8.1 Candidates should note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) ("TUPE") will not apply to the Framework Agreement or for the initial call-off contracts but may potentially apply to future call-off contracts. Further information on TUPE is provided in Section 4.8 of the ITC document. Further details of this opportunity are set out in the procurement documents. Please see Section V1.3 for details relating to the SPD and other procurement documents being released at this stage.. Candidates should read and refer to the Instructions to Candidates for completing the SPD document (ITC). Failure to comply with the ITC may result in a Candidate's SPD submission being rejected. Candidates may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The proposed Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of 15 years, thereafter the Council will have the option to extend the term for a further period of up to a maximum of 5 years. Any period(s) of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Renewal: The proposed Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of 15 years, thereafter the Council will have the option to extend the term for a further period of up to a maximum of 5 years. Any period(s) of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652044
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32410000 - Local area network

32412110 - Internet network

32420000 - Network equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212730 - Security software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72400000 - Internet services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Council currently envisages deciding whether to invoke the available options to extend the Framework Agreement or to procure a new contract approximately eighteen (18) months prior to the expiry of the initial term.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Commsworld Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY415380
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services - "The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement: Initial Services - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). Future ICT Services may include: - Pilot / concept projects. - Traffic light connectivity - Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites - Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement) - Social / affordable broadband - Private 5G - Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites - Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other 'Smart Place' initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition - Data centre services - Azure Express Route services - Security services - Cloud connectivity - Remote access - Network services. from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445944
    Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services - "The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement: Initial Services - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). Future ICT Services may include: - Pilot / concept projects. - Traffic light connectivity - Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites - Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement) - Social / affordable broadband - Private 5G - Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites - Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other 'Smart Place' initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition - Data centre services - Azure Express Route services - Security services - Cloud connectivity - Remote access - Network services. from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

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