Award

Provision of Inter-Data Cenrew Connectivity

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved South Ayrshire Council, which undertook the award of a contract titled "Provision of Inter-Data Centre Connectivity" within the industry category of general public services. Based in Ayr, UKM94, the Council completed the procurement stage with an active contract effective from January 28, 2026, following the award on January 29, 2026. The process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication. This was executed under the rationale that it met certain specified conditions under CCS RM6116 Network Services L3 Lot 1 A.

This tender offered notable opportunities for businesses specialising in providing connectivity services, specifically those capable of fulfilling complex inter-data centre connectivity requirements. Large-scale suppliers such as those similar to Virgin Media Business, the successful bidder, are particularly well-suited to such demands. Companies with expertise in delivering robust and reliable network services, perhaps those aiming to expand their reach in regional or local authority projects, would find this type of contract conducive to growth. Despite using a restricted procurement method, this contract exemplifies diverse growth avenues in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Inter-Data Cenrew Connectivity

Notice Description

Provision of Inter-Data Cenrew Connectivity

Procurement Information

Awarded Via CCS RM6116 Network Services L3 Lot 1 A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822013
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548304
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
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
£58,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUISNESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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