Award

Mobile Telephony

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the Mobile Telephony services, specifically awarding the contract for Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Services Mobile Voice and Data Services (RM6261). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and falls under the services category within general public services. Situated in Edinburgh under the region UKM75, the contract involves delivery within this region. The contract award was signed with Virgin Media Business Limited on 13 April 2026, with a value of £2,800,000. The procurement stage labeled 'award' indicates that the contract has been officially granted.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and mobile services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale mobile telephony solutions. Since the procurement targeted Lot 2 under a structured framework agreement, the opportunity is well-suited for large enterprises like Virgin Media Business Limited that can meet the demands and compliance requirements of public authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council. Businesses of a similar scale and capability might find suitable future opportunities through the open procedural approach utilised in this process, as noted by the single electronic bid from a non-EU foreign entity. Additionally, businesses can explore other lots and frameworks provided by Crown Commercial Services for further potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Mobile Telephony

Notice Description

Award of contract on Lot 2 of Crown Commercial Services Mobile Voice and Data Services (RM6261) for Mobile Telephony.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on Lot 2 of Crown Commercial Services Mobile Voice and Data Services (RM6261) for Mobile Telephony.. Please refer to https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6261

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829878
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554256
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

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32251000 - Car telephones

32252000 - GSM telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32400000 - Networks

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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 East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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