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B714 Diversion Works

North Ayrshire Council

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18 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council procured diversion works for the B714 as part of a wider project. The requirement concerned telecommunications infrastructure services associated with diverting existing network assets, recorded under CPV 50334110 for maintenance of telecommunications equipment. The work was commissioned retrospectively, with this procurement recording expenditure already incurred and providing procurement and governance cover for the arrangement. Virgin Media was the selected supplier. The council acted as the buying organisation and central purchasing body. The requirement relates to infrastructure works connected with the B714 diversion rather than a general telecommunications support service, so relevant suppliers are those able to manage telecommunications network diversion and associated roadworks interfaces for a public-sector infrastructure project.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified on the basis that Virgin Media had statutory powers under the Utilities Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Scottish Roadworks Commissioners’ Code of Practice. There was one bid, from a non-SME supplier, and no electronic bids were recorded. A single lot covered the requirement. Virgin Media received the award, and the contract was signed on 30 July 2026. The contract value is £1,126,371.80 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract is recorded as active. The procurement was evaluated through a technical-competition rationale rather than an open competitive tender.

This outcome indicates demand for specialist telecommunications diversion work linked to road and infrastructure projects, with the supplier expected to hold relevant statutory powers and operate within Scottish utilities and roadworks rules. A credible future competitor would need practical capability in diverting telecommunications networks, coordinating works with highways or wider civil engineering projects, and managing the technical, regulatory and governance requirements that accompany infrastructure changes. Experience of working under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Scottish Roadworks Commissioners’ Code of Practice would be important, alongside the ability to demonstrate lawful access to, or control of, affected telecommunications assets. The single-bid outcome also suggests that incumbent network ownership or statutory rights may be decisive for comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B714 Diversion Works

Notice Description

This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

Procurement Information

The Supplier has Statutory Powers under Utilities Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2016, New Roads & Streetworks Act 1991 and Scottish Roadworks Commissioners Code of Practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840430
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562552
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

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,126,371 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Virgin Media

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562552
    B714 Diversion Works - This STAR was awarded to formally document the retrospective expenditure relating to the B714 diversion works carried out as part of the wider project. This award serves to record the circumstances under which the works were commissioned and to provide the necessary procurement and governance cover for the expenditure incurred.

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