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Award

14 May 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has completed the award phase of a procurement process titled "Award of PKC13974 Purchase of Smartphone Pouches & Unlocking Devices". The contract, awarded on 14th May 2026, is focused on goods procurement specifically within the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry category. The contracting authority, Perth & Kinross Council located in Perth, sought to procure smartphone pouches and unlocking devices for Kinross High School. This procurement was carried out through a tendering stage, and the successful supplier is UK Phone Pouches Ltd, based in Basingstoke. The awarded contract amounts to £7,973 GBP.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications goods, particularly those offering bespoke smartphone accessories and unlocking solutions. Companies with a strong supply capability in communication-related equipment are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The competitive nature of this tender process, with three bids received, underscores the demand and potential for suppliers who can offer competitive pricing and reliable quality in their offerings. Businesses in this sector should consider leveraging such public procurement contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Award of PKC13974 Purchase of Smartphone Pouches & Unlocking Devices

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider to supply Kinross High School with smartphone pouches and unlocking devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555823
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,973 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NHS TAYSIDE

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - SASA

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

AVANOS MEDICAL

FG BURNETT

GC INSIGHT

ICS OPERATIONS

OPTEGRA

PENUMBRA

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

RITEMP SERVICES

SAOS

SIRONA MEDICAL

THE LINES BETWEEN

UK PHONE POUCHES

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