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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b211"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b211

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council is procuring a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Connectivity Services, focused on enhancing the region's digital infrastructure. This procurement falls under the services category and specifically targets wide area network services. The tender, initiated as a selective procurement method, is currently at the Award stage following its completion. The expected value of the agreement is £150 million over a potential 15-year term, which may be extended for an additional 5 years based on the Council's discretion. The contract is designed to serve the geographical boundaries of North Lanarkshire, with opportunities available to various contracting authorities within the region.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, IT services, and digital infrastructure. Companies capable of providing fibre connectivity, internet access, and integrated telecommunications services will find this procurement particularly relevant. With a focus on fostering competition and enhancing connectivity for residents, businesses, and institutions across North Lanarkshire, suppliers can expect to be involved in projects that support the digital ambitions of the Council. Potential bidders should have the expertise to deliver innovative solutions in network services and should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity for fulfilling the extensive requirements outlined in the procurement documents.

## Notice

"The Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services to ensure it has access to unlock the potential for cost savings, improved productivity, enhanced service delivery and ensuring the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council is therefore procuring a long term single supplier Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The Framework Agreement will enable the Council (and any of the contracting authorities identified at Section VI.3) to access the following initial and future ICT services from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement: Initial Services - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). Future ICT Services may include: - Pilot / concept projects. - Traffic light connectivity - Active bandwidth services to Analogue only sites - Enterprise telephony (fixed, cellular, analogue circuit replacement) - Social / affordable broadband - Private 5G - Provision of Public WiFi in Corporate and Education sites - Internet of Things (IoT) networks and other 'Smart Place' initiatives to support the Councils digital ambition - Data centre services - Azure Express Route services - Security services - Cloud connectivity - Remote access - Network services. from the Service Provider over the duration of the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

"North Lanarkshire has a vision for inclusive growth and prosperity for all and an ambition for North Lanarkshire to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. It is to this end that the Council is embarking on a landmark investment in digital infrastructure and services through a procurement of a long term, single supplier Framework Agreement to enhance the provision of digital infrastructure across North Lanarkshire. The Council require to deliver a step change in connectivity services, primarily through the provision of symmetrical fibre connectivity to its schools, public buildings and strategic assets ensuring that the Council has access to the latest and fastest digital connectivity services, unlocking the potential for cost savings, improved productivity and enhanced service delivery, ensuring that the Council is at the forefront of being an attractive, modern and inclusive touchpoint for its citizens. The Council intends to utilise the Framework Agreement to support the Council's ambition to: i) enhance the coverage and reach of gigabit networks across North Lanarkshire, ii) drive the take up of gigabit networks, iii) create choice and competition for those living, learning, working, investing and visiting North Lanarkshire, and iv) ensure North Lanarkshire's digital infrastructure is future proof and will lead to smart and sustainable outcomes. The purpose of establishing the Framework Agreement is is to source a long term partnership with a Service Provider to deliver the Council's connectivity needs, both now and well into the future while stimulating the commercial deployment of gigabit capable networks in unserved areas. Initial call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement will cover the provision of the following connectivity services: - Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity (Call-Off 1) - Fibre connectivity to 'Analogue Sites' (Call-Off 2) - Fibre connectivity to CCTV sites (Call-Off 3) - Internet access (Call-Off 4) - Indoor and public WiFi (Call-Off 5). It is anticipated that additional services such as concept pilots, mobile telephony, fixed telephony, traffic lights, IoT etc may be required in the future, although the Council does not guarantee the award of future call-off contracts. The Council reserves the right to modify the scope of ICT Services in the future as our needs evolve. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is 150,000,000 GBP over the proposed duration of the Framework Agreement (including all extensions) but there is no guarantee of this level of business and spend through the Framework Agreement. TUPE - 4.8.1 Candidates should note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/246) ("TUPE") will not apply to the Framework Agreement or for the initial call-off contracts but may potentially apply to future call-off contracts. Further information on TUPE is provided in Section 4.8 of the ITC document. Further details of this opportunity are set out in the procurement documents. Please see Section V1.3 for details relating to the SPD and other procurement documents being released at this stage. Additional information: Candidates should read and refer to the Instructions to Candidates for completing the SPD document (ITC). Failure to comply with the ITC may result in a Candidate's SPD submission being rejected. Candidates may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The proposed Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of 15 years, thereafter the Council will have the option to extend the term for a further period of up to a maximum of 5 years. Any period(s) of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

Renewal: The proposed Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial period of 15 years, thereafter the Council will have the option to extend the term for a further period of up to a maximum of 5 years. Any period(s) of extension will be at the Council's sole discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009773-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Council currently envisages deciding whether to invoke the available options to extend the Framework Agreement or to procure a new contract approximately eighteen (18) months prior to the expiry of the initial term. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMSWORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009773-2022
- 18 May 2021 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010912-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:583840-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-andinternet/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010

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