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Virgin Media Limited GRH Internet Circuit

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has completed a procurement process for the provision of internet circuit services at General Register House in Edinburgh. The contract, titled "Virgin Media Limited GRH Internet Circuit," was awarded directly to Virgin Media 02, leveraging a non-competitive action due to the technical necessity and substantial costs associated with changing the service provider. The procurement method followed was limited, not involving prior publication of a call for competition. This award process is completed, and the contract was signed on 18th December 2024, with a value of £9,836.67.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and internet services, especially those that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability in service provision, as required by National Records of Scotland. Large enterprises with the capability to handle extensive installation and maintenance work without causing service disruption would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and open up avenues for further public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virgin Media Limited GRH Internet Circuit

Notice Description

Direct Award - Non Competitive Action

Procurement Information

A change of provider would require physical installation of new circuits which would result in service disruption and incur significant costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789290
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32415000 - Ethernet network

72315200 - Data network management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,836 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA 02

Further Information

Notice Documents

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