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The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by North Ayrshire Council, pertains to the award of a contract for the "Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services". The process falls under the category of general public services within the UKM93 region, specifically in Irvine at the local North Ayrshire Council offices. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with the award notice dated 1st May 2026. The contract was executed through an open procedure, resulting in a direct award to British Telecommunications PLC via the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with a total estimated value of £3,587,266.72.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in wide area network services. While the contract was awarded to a large entity, British Telecommunications PLC, such projects can create subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms, potentially enhancing service delivery or offering niche solutions within the framework's requirements. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications, infrastructure, or digital network services will find it especially advantageous to engage with or adapt their services to partake in such extensive projects under regional or local authority contracts.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Notice Description

A Direct Award is awarded to British Telecommunications PLC via The Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The estimated contract award value is 3,587,266.72 GBP. Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland) are receiving a fee as part of this process as the framework owner. The above value is split as per below: - For British Telecommunications PLC, the estimated value is 3,242,264.72 GBP. - For Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland), the estimated value is 345,002 GBP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This was a direct award via the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830869
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555043
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

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,587,266 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months 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
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555043
    The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services - A Direct Award is awarded to British Telecommunications PLC via The Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The estimated contract award value is 3,587,266.72 GBP. Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland) are receiving a fee as part of this process as the framework owner. The above value is split as per below: - For British Telecommunications PLC, the estimated value is 3,242,264.72 GBP. - For Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland), the estimated value is 345,002 GBP.

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