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JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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18 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections" has concluded with the North East Scotland College as the buyer. This tender is classified under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, Scotland (region UKM50). The procurement culminated in an award and contract signing on 18th May 2026. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by a sole source rationale. This contract, valued at GBP 55,605.22, was awarded to the supplier Jisc.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet connectivity services, particularly those capable of executing such projects without requiring a competitive bidding process. It represents a substantial contract that suits businesses, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), that can provide reliable service delivery within a defined scope. Companies operating within the UK or those with capabilities to cater to requirements in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will find this type of contract particularly advantageous for growth and establishing expertise in educational sector service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

JANET Inter-Site Fibre Internet Connections

Notice Description

Award to supplier via Sole Source Justification

Procurement Information

Award to supplier via Sole Source Justification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832167
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556007
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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