Award

Provision of SIM Cards

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, located in Cambuslang, Scotland, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of SIM Cards," which falls under the Public Order and Safety industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender status is now complete. The key dates include the contract signing on 6th December 2024. The goods procured are intended for delivery within the UKM region, with a contract value of £18,000 GBP. The award notice was published on 21st January 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly in providing SIM cards and related mobile services. Large companies like BT PLC, which won the contract, would find this sector highly lucrative. The contract includes a one-year optional extension, offering potential long-term business engagement. Companies with the capability to meet public safety requirements and provide substantial service coverage and reliability would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This procurement can help businesses establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector by delivering essential communication services to government bodies like the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SIM Cards

Notice Description

Provision of SIM Cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of SIM Cards

Options: 1 year optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788284
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 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
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.mcmillan@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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