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Virgin Managed Circuits

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Records of Scotland has completed the procurement process for the "Virgin Managed Circuits" service, focusing on managed internet circuits. As part of the general public services category, this contract, awarded through an open procedure, addresses needs in Edinburgh (UKM75 region) with involvement from Virgin Media Business as the supplier. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has progressed through the award stage into an active contract signed on 5th March 2026, with the award date being 12th March 2026. The procurement operates under the framework RM6116 Network Services 3, contributing to the IT and telecommunications sector.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in network services and managed internet solutions to align with public sector requirements, fostering growth through long-term partnerships. The procurement's open procedure provides a transparent competitive environment, mainly suitable for large-scale enterprises like Virgin Media Business. Although in this instance, only one bid was received, SMEs capable of delivering efficient circuit management services could find future opportunities in similar tenders, particularly those interested in servicing the public sector across Edinburgh and potentially expanding into broader regions.

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Notice Title

Virgin Managed Circuits

Notice Description

managed internet circuit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826358
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551538
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£9,836 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL RECORDS 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
EH1 3YY
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

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