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ETZ Dark Fibre Connections

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Award

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ETZ Dark Fibre Connections" is conducted by North East Scotland College, based in Aberdeen City. This tender falls under the "Education" industry category and focuses on the installation and annual rental of dark fibre connections between college sites. The process reached the award stage with a contract awarded on 16th July 2025, indicating the completion of the tender phase. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contracting process is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. This specific contract offers an active status and involves locations in Aberdeen City within the UKM50 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and fibre installation industry. Companies capable of providing dark fibre connectivity solutions could benefit from similar tenders in this region, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Neos Networks Ltd, a supplier involved in telecommunications, was awarded this contract, indicating opportunities for businesses with expertise in high-capacity data solutions and infrastructure development to compete in future tenders initiated by educational institutions. The open procurement method provides a transparent opportunity for eligible suppliers seeking to establish or expand their market presence in the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ETZ Dark Fibre Connections

Notice Description

Framework award of contract for installation and annual rental of dark fibre connections between College sites

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework award of contract for installation and annual rental of dark fibre connections between College sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804503
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534770
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
Mark Davidson
Contact Email
ma.davidson@nescol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003305550

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEOS NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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