Award

(24131) SWAN 2 - Setup/Rental of Network Circuit Equipment Provision for 22 Sites

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has awarded the contract titled "(24131) SWAN 2 - Setup/Rental of Network Circuit Equipment Provision for 22 Sites." This procurement process falls under the category of Environmental Protection and involves services related to network circuit infrastructure across 22 different sites in Scotland. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the national Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN 2) Replacement framework agreement. This stage of the procurement process is complete, with the contract being signed on 19th February 2025 and the framework spanning from 2025 to 2028. The total value of the contract is £318,470.40.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services to establish themselves within the public sector and contribute to large-scale environmental protection initiatives. Enterprises with expertise in technology and telecommunications, particularly those capable of providing rental and setup services for network circuit equipment, would be well-suited to compete. As this opportunity is part of a comprehensive framework agreement supporting over 90 public sector organisations in Scotland, it offers extensive scope for business growth through sustained collaboration and service delivery across multiple sites.

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Notice Title

(24131) SWAN 2 - Setup/Rental of Network Circuit Equipment Provision for 22 Sites

Notice Description

2025-28 Call-off from national Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement framework agreement, ref NP502423. Setup/rental of network circuit infrastructure equipment provision for 22 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2025-28 Call-off from national Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN 2) Replacement framework agreement, ref NP502423. Setup/rental of network circuit infrastructure equipment for 22 sites. The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The Programme supports the McClelland review of Scottish Public Sector ICT Infrastructure recommendation for the delivery of a single public services communications network infrastructure for Scotland and builds on the cross sector collaboration established over the duration of the existing SWAN framework contract.. National framework agreement notice available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094

Procurement Information

2025-28 Award from national Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN 2) Replacement framework agreement, ref NP502423.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791053
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528116
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£318,470 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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