Early surrender of a telecoms lease to allow the removal of a mast from the former high flats at Riverside Place, Ayr.

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has successfully awarded a contract concerning the early surrender of a telecoms lease to facilitate the removal of a mast from the former high flats at Riverside Place, Ayr. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category and was conducted via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, as allowed under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The process was completed with a contract valued at £175,000, signed on 3rd June 2026. This project, classified under the CPV code 50330000, has reached the 'award' and 'contract' stages, indicating it is in the active phase as of June 2026.

This opportunity highlights growth potential for businesses dealing with telecommunications or construction services. Mobile Broadband Network Limited, a large-scale supplier, was identified as the sole entity capable of delivering the required service due to specific technical reasons, underscoring the scope for niche specialists in the telecommunications sector. Companies already operating within or aiming to diversify into service provision for telecoms infrastructure projects would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial. It exemplifies the demand for specialised expertise and innovative problem-solving skills within the regional development and infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Early surrender of a telecoms lease to allow the removal of a mast from the former high flats at Riverside Place, Ayr.

Notice Description

Early surrender of a telecoms lease to allow the removal of a mast from the former high flats at Riverside Place, Ayr.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Early surrender of a telecoms lease to allow the removal of a mast from the former high flats at Riverside Place, Ayr.

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded in accordance with Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as this service could only be provided by a particular supplier due to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836056
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559095
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOBILE BROADBAND NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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