--- title: "The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-09" --- # The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fb46.json) ## Summary Angus Council has overseen a procurement process titled "The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity," under the CPV code 72400000, which pertains to Internet services. This procurement focuses on providing 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the Internet for seven specified sites within the Angus region, allowing each site to achieve 2GB bandwidth. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and concluded at the award stage, with key deadlines including a tender period ending on 1st May 2025, and the expected contract start shortly after. The contract was awarded to Glide Student & Residential Limited, with a total contract value of £240,436 and a term of three years plus an option for two additional one-year extensions, potentially extending up to a maximum of five years. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale internet infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in Internet service provision, ISP services, and network systems maintenance would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The process demonstrates the importance of competitive quality and pricing in the public sector procurement landscape, with a majority weighting to price (70%) over quality (30%). There is potential for SMEs, as the bid history showed participation by smaller enterprises, highlighting opportunities for growth in this sector. ## Notice Provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This requirement is for a total of 7 sites as detailed within our Statement of Requirements ### Lot Information Lot 1 This new contract opportunity is for the provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This will allow us to achieve a 2GB bandwidth per site. These sites being those as detailed below. Arbroath Academy Brechin High School Carnoustie High School County Buildings (For Forfar Academy) Monifieth High School Websters High School Montrose Academy This contract is to include the supply, support and maintenance of the new provision for a term as detailed in the "Contract Duration" below. Initial 3 year contract with 2 x 1year optional extensions making a maximum of 5 years being available to the successful supplier. Additional information: Current contract ends with the incumbent supplier on 18/07/2025 Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions at discretion of the buyer ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038441-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £240,436 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412110 - Internet network - 72400000 - Internet services - 72410000 - Provider services - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 9 Jul 2025 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038441-2025 - 1 Apr 2025 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012232-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.angus.gov.uk - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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