Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Transport Scotland involves the contract titled "Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland," in the services category within the Transport industry. The contracting authority, Transport Scotland, is located at 5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, and has orchestrated this tender through an open procedure. The contract is related to the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) framework, aimed at supporting communications for Traffic Scotland. The procurement has been awarded, and the contract was signed on 6th February 2026, with an award notice published on 17th June 2026. The primary location for the project is in the UKM region.

This contract creates growth opportunities primarily for businesses involved in communication services and technology solutions, with British Telecommunications plc being the successful supplier. The open procurement method indicates a competitive process, but only one bid was submitted, suggesting that large-scale businesses with established infrastructure in transport communications are likely best suited for such contracts. This tender offers substantial prospects for companies capable of fulfilling large-scale government communication network requirements, particularly those with existing frameworks or expertise in systems that support traffic and transportation solutions. Businesses willing to invest in public sector partnerships could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland

Notice Description

Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call of from Scottish Wide Area Network to support Traffic Scotland communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834768
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558186
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

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212214 - Network operating system software development services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services

72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£761,125 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 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
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834768-2026-06-17T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2026-06-17T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834768",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-63",
            "name": "Transport Scotland",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Transport Scotland"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5th Floor, 177 Bothwell Street",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G2 7ER"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "nick.murray@transport.gov.scot",
                "telephone": "+44 1412727100",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "National or federal agency/office",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "Transport",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.transport.gov.scot"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-28",
            "name": "British Telecommunications plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "British Telecommunications plc"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI",
                "postalCode": "EC1A 7AJ"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "url": "http://"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-64",
            "name": "Sheriff Clerk's Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sheriff Clerk's Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "postalCode": "G5 9DA"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "glasgow@scotcourts.gov.uk",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Transport Scotland",
        "id": "org-63"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "TS/NSS/CC/2023/01",
        "title": "Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland",
        "description": "Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "72315000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72315100",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72315200",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72511000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212200",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212214",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212215",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212216",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212219",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "64200000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "64227000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "71316000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "72212515",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "51314000",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "JUN558186",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland",
                "description": "Communication Services Supporting Traffic Scotland",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558186",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Call of from Scottish Wide Area Network to support Traffic Scotland communications.",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "classification": {
            "id": "72000000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        }
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "TS/NSS/CC/2023/01",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-28",
                    "name": "British Telecommunications plc"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "TS/NSS/CC/2023/01",
            "awardID": "TS/NSS/CC/2023/01",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 761125,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Award against framework: Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) 2 Please note this is a call-off contract from the SWAN 2 framework by Transport Scotland, who is a hub member of the NSS procured framework. (SC Ref:834768)",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "151",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "152",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "153",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "154",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "155",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834768"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice"
}