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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has concluded the procurement process for a Traffic Control System, marking the transition into the award stage with the contract being granted to Softcat Plc. This contract, valued at £70,259, was signed on 30th May 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was part of the NHS SBS DWS 2 Framework. Situated in Edinburgh, the contract pertains to the industry category of general public services under CPV code 72000000. Key details include the contract's connection to services within Edinburgh, with the process being governed by Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and any disputes may be addressed by the Sheriff Court in Edinburgh.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in general public services, particularly those with expertise in traffic control systems and digital workplace solutions. Large enterprises like Softcat Plc, which offer advanced technological services and solutions, are well-suited to capitalise on such contracts. Smaller businesses aiming to grow within the public sector market might consider collaboration or forming consortia with larger entities to partake in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Traffic Control System

Notice Description

Award of contract on NHS SBS DWS 2 Framework for Traffic Control System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834865
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559253
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

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
£70,259 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20251 years 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

SOFTCAT

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