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Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for a Call-Off Contract under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Network Services 3 Framework Agreement (Ref: 6116). This contract, valued at approximately £985,141, pertains to the Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services, with award details released on 10th October 2025. The procurement category falls under services related to Recreation, Culture and Religion, with a specific focus on network services. The open procedure procurement method was used, leading to a contract being awarded to Eircom UK Limited (trading as eir evo) on 6th August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and network services, particularly those focused on wide-area network connectivity and software-defined networking solutions. SMEs that can offer innovative and efficient network solutions at a competitive price would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The procurement process allowed for a mini-competition among suppliers in Lot 1a, which included five electronic bids, three from SMEs, highlighting the vibrant competitive environment provided by such framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services

Notice Description

This is a Call-Off Contract from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement 'Network Services 3' (Ref: 6116), Lot 1a 'Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Call-Off Contract is for the Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services (Call-Off ref: 799 461) which was awarded following a mini-competition between the Suppliers of Lot 1a of the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Call-Off Contract from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement 'Network Services 3' (Ref: 6116), Lot 1a 'Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Call-Off Contract is for the Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services (Call-Off ref: 799 461). The total value of the procurement stated in this notice is the estimate value for the maximum contract duration of 10 years. This notice is provided for information and transparency.. This is a Call-Off Contract from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement 'Network Services 3' (Ref: 6116), Lot 1a 'Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Call-Off Contract is for the Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services (Call-Off ref: 799 461). This notice is provided for information and transparency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812194
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

45 - Construction work

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32420000 - Network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£985,141 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GALLERIES 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
EH4 3DS
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EIRCOM UK LIMITED (TRADING AS EIR EVO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541156
    Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services - This is a Call-Off Contract from Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement 'Network Services 3' (Ref: 6116), Lot 1a 'Inter Site Connectivity (Wider Area Network) / Data Access Services. The Call-Off Contract is for the Provision of Internet Links & SASE/SD-WAN Network Services (Call-Off ref: 799 461) which was awarded following a mini-competition between the Suppliers of Lot 1a of the Framework Agreement.

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