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Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription (Further Competition GCA RM6098 L...

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 16:39

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has progressed to the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for a security software package, and is located in Kilmory, Lochgilphead. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, began on 7th January 2026. The contract has been awarded to BT PLC on 26th June 2026, with a retrospective award confirming the successful competition execution through Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender provides businesses specialising in security software and IT solutions the opportunity to engage with government contracts and expand their client base. With a commitment to a 5-Year Cisco Enterprise Agreement, businesses experienced in providing and managing high-tier security systems, internet access solutions, and related IT services would be well-placed to benefit. Additionally, companies with a strategic focus on government partnerships and the capability to fulfil large-scale contracts are ideally suited for procurement opportunities like this one. The procurement attracted three bids, creating a competitive environment with bid values ranging from £708,474.15 to £812,856.10.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription (Further Competition GCA RM6098 L...

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council require to procure Cisco Secure Access Secure Internet Access Essentials (Secure Access SIA-E) and Umbrella SIG-E under a Cisco 5-Year Enterprise Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833074
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559104
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE 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
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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