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5GIR Extension - Technical Delivery Partner Support

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5GIR Extension - Technical Delivery Partner Support

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council required a technical delivery partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project extension which has secured a further 400k under the programme to be delivered. The contract commenced on 9th December 2025 with an end date of 30th April 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement is for a technical delivery partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project extension which has secured a further 400k under the programme to be delivered. This encompasses supporting ongoing project management support, facilitating knowledge transfer, monitoring the project against the agreed benefits realisation framework, and updating the final project reports at the end of the extension period and providing recommendations / advice regarding post-extension activities and robust sustainability plan. The partner will also coordinate with various stakeholders to monitor the benefits and lessons learnt of the installed 5G and other advanced wireless technology across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, aligning with Ayrshire's regional economic strategy.

Procurement Information

FarrPoint remains integral for the 5GIR project's success, having been pivotal in the initial funding bid and subsequent project delivery and possessing a deep understanding of the project's deliverables and regional priorities. Their unique insights and technical expertise, acknowledged in the funding bid and throughout project delivery, make them the only supplier capable of meeting the project's specific requirements within the strict 6-month extension timeframe. Any change in supplier risks potential delays and impacts on ongoing project delivery. Given the urgent project and funder timelines, FarrPoint's immediate involvement is essential for timely execution of critical tasks, especially in monitoring implementation of use cases with stakeholders and measuring success - key deliverables of the grant agreement. Engaging a new supplier would incur significant start-up costs, learning curve expenses and require additional resource to be allocated from NAC and the wider project. FarrPoint's continued involvement avoids these unnecessary expenditures and reduces the risk of delays to the project extension or any increase in the costs submitted as part of the successful extension funding bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818686
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545787
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

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 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 AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324837

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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