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Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites.

Edinburgh Napier University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has awarded a contract for the provision of Managed Internet Connectivity Services for its student accommodation sites in Edinburgh, with service coverage expected at several locations, including Bainfield Drive and Slateford Road. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 16th July 2025 and valued at £148,917. The main procurement category is services, specifically targeting the education sector, and was overseen by a tender period ending on 17th December 2024, with the contract active from the start of the award period on the following day. Interested businesses had until the tender submission deadline to electronically submit proposals.

The contract opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in providing consistent and optimum managed internet services, including both Wi-Fi and wired connections, to thrive by meeting the robust service demands for university accommodation. Companies like Wifinity Ltd, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the potential for growth in the education sector by delivering essential infrastructure services. Businesses capable of ensuring seamless and 24/7 coverage would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, with an initial term of 36 months and the possibility of extension, presents a significant opportunity for large-scale service providers to expand their portfolios in a key regional market. Firms must demonstrate financial robustness, with a requirement for a minimum turnover double the contract value, along with holding sufficient indemnity insurances. The inclusion of community benefits further highlights the importance of societal contributions tied to the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites.

Notice Description

Installation of and ongoing provision of Managed Internet Connectivity Services for Student Accommodation Sites including 6 Bainfield Drive (postcode EH11 1AR), 24B Orwell Terrace (postcode EH11 2DY), and 1 Slateford Road (postcode EH11 1FE).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this contract is to provide fast, reliable, robust internet services and related added value services; this will include both Wi-Fi and wired connections. It is imperative that this be maintained to service the student accommodation sites at all times - for the avoidance of doubt, this service must cover all areas of the sites and must be seamless with coverage being provided 24/7, 365 days a year.

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further two X twelve month periods beyond the 36 month Initial Period, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing University requirements.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Contract for a further two X twelve month periods subject to satisfactory performance and continuing University requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000780875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537158
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

72410000 - Provider services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Edinburgh Napier University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wifinity Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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