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Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an ICT Network Contractor to enhance network connectivity across its schools and office buildings located on both the mainland and islands of Argyll and Bute. This procurement process falls under the category of General Public Services and involves the installation of network components such as data outlets and Wi-Fi devices. Issued on 23rd July 2026, the tender is currently active and open under an open procedure method, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates include a submission deadline of 21st August 2026 and the award period commencing on 24th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT infrastructure and network services. Companies experienced in network installation and maintenance, especially those familiar with working in varied geographical locations such as mainland and islands, will find this contract advantageous. The 2-year contract, with options for a 1-year extension, not only offers substantial financial remuneration but also the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent regional authority. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality service levels may leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhance regional presence, and build a reputation for reliability and innovation in ICT solutions.

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Notice Title

ICT Network Contractor for Argyll and Bute Council

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council have historically engaged a network contractor to carry out various network connection works in schools and office buildings across Argyll and Bute (mainland and islands).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of Services We require a single network contractor to be available to undertake various network installation services across Argyll and Bute Council buildings. Services required to be undertaken include, but are not limited to: - Installation, termination, testing and labelling of single / dual data-outlets; - Test and repair of existing network cabling / data-outlets and reinstatement of affected device to network; - Installation of council-supplied preconfigured Wireless Access Point(s); - Installation of any external network cabling, including ducting and overhead cable work for both fibre (pre-terminated) and copper cabling pairs; - Installation of Council-supplied preconfigured external Wi-Fi bridging devices and confirmation of site-to-site connectivity. - Repair of any external network cabling including ducting and overhead work for both fibre and copper cabling. Please see attached ITT document for full details of this requirement.. Please see attached ITT document for full details of this requirement.

Renewal: The contract will be in place from contract award for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. The Contract may be extended at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract in discussion with the successful tenderer. At the point of extension the Council is willing to consider a price review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560730
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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