Award

JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process for "JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections" was conducted by North East Scotland College, based in Aberdeen, specifically at the Aberdeen City Campus located at Gallowgate. This completed tender focused on providing services within the education sector, classified under CPV code 72400000. The service delivery is centred in Aberdeen City and the surrounding Aberdeenshire area. Notably, this procurement utilised the limited procurement method, justified as a Sole Source Justification award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at GBP 47,440, was signed on 18th June 2025, with Jisc as the awarded supplier. The role of the review body was assigned to the Aberdeen Civil Justice Centre & Commercial Courts.

This tender, although completed through a sole supplier process, highlights growth opportunities for businesses equipped to provide specialised internet connections and services within the education sphere. Companies that focus on fibre optic infrastructure and networking services are particularly well-suited. Although only one bid was submitted, such contracts can lay a foundation for future opportunities, especially for SMEs able to meet bespoke service requirements in the regional education sector. This can be particularly beneficial for firms looking to establish a foothold in the UK public sector, especially within the scope of education-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections

Notice Description

Award to supplier via Sole Source Justification

Procurement Information

Award to supplier via Sole Source Justification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804508
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534777
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 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

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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