Award

Mobile Telephony

STIRLING COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council has concluded its procurement process for mobile telephony services, awarding the contract to Vodafone on 27 March 2026. This procurement falls within the general public services category and focuses on maintaining operational mobile voice and data services vital to the Council's infrastructure. Located in Stirling, the contract is worth £236,960.40 and was signed on 12 March 2026. The process, conducted through an open procedure, was associated with the mobile voice and data services framework and adhered to standards covered by the GPA. No bids from SMEs or EU-based suppliers were noted, indicating an exclusive electronic bid submission from a non-EU supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale telecommunications organisations capable of providing robust mobile connections and support services to regional authorities. Businesses specialising in mobile telephony infrastructure and service provision will find this contract aligns well with their expertise, particularly those with experience in delivering extensive telecommunication solutions to public entities. As Stirling Council prioritises reliable service provision, businesses equipped to handle expansive telephony networks will be best suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mobile Telephony

Notice Description

Stirling Council currently has active mobile connections, and therefore a vast array of services rely on a live and functioning telephony system in order to be operational.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stirling Council currently has active mobile connections, and therefore a vast array of services rely on a live and functioning telephony system in order to be operational

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827748
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552631
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£236,960 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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