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title: "Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b1f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen

Buyer: SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b1f

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## Summary

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a fully managed IT service at the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) located in Innerleithen. This tender, titled "Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen", falls under the industry category of "Local area network" and involves the provision of goods, specifically IT services. The budget for this project is set at £300,000. Interested suppliers need to keep in mind the upcoming future notice date of 3rd August 2026 and the award period commencing on 24th August 2026. The procurement method involves electronic submissions, allowing suppliers to submit their proposals online.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in comprehensive IT services, network infrastructure, and managed service provision. Ideal candidates for this contract would be businesses capable of delivering end-to-end IT solutions that encompass design, installation, support, and security compliance. Companies that excel in providing robust networking solutions with considerations for future technology developments will find this project particularly suited to their expertise. By engaging with this project, businesses have the potential to establish strong relationships with a notable regional body and contribute to IT advancements within a dynamic new facility dedicated to innovation in mountain biking technology.

## Notice

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) are notifying the market of a potential market opportunity for a supplier to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) facility. This is to include the design, supply, installation, configuration, and ongoing support and operation of all IT equipment, network infrastructure, and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) are notifying the market of a potential market opportunity for a supplier to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) facility. This is to include the design, supply, installation, configuration, and ongoing support and operation of all IT equipment, network infrastructure, and associated services. The MTBIC is a new build, being built in partnership with Hub South East. Morrisons are the main contractor. The appointed supplier will need to source, provide and install all required equipment per an IT matrix that has been produced and will be issued as part of the tender documentation. They will also need to provide a managed service provision to the tenants and SOSE within the building. Key requirements will likely include but will not be limited to: - Full Wi-Fi network, both internal and external - EDUROM Network - Ability for segregation of network to tenants - Ability to link into fire alarm and CCTV systems where appropriate - Managed service provision - Ability to live stream from the building - Potential for 100 concurrent users at select times - IT security compliant with relevant statutory requirements - Managed and maintained equipment - Service desk provision SOSE will require a comprehensive service, from inception to completion. The MTBIC is a brand new building, and the contractor will provide the cable routes and CAT install but SOSE is required to undertake all other aspects. Any infrastructure required e.g. WAPs, cabinets will need to be costed and provided for as part of this tender. SOSE will not be seeking discrete components or partial delivery -- the requirement is for a single, fully managed service covering all IT and network requirements for the building. The purpose of the MTBIC is to provide workshop space to companies interested in developing new and exciting technology, hot desk space and office space, events space both internal and external. This is to be a hub out of which businesses will operate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045417-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4TA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32410000 - Local area network
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045417-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831971
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30448

## Provenance

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