--- title: "Award of SC1617-0027 Stirling Dark Fibre Network" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL" published: "2016-12-07" --- # Award of SC1617-0027 Stirling Dark Fibre Network Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000460637.json) ## Summary Stirling Council has recently awarded a contract titled "Award of SC1617-0027 Stirling Dark Fibre Network" aimed at establishing a high-speed dark fibre infrastructure within Stirling. This project, valued between £2 million and £3 million, is set to contribute to the Stirling City Development Framework and the Digital District project, which promotes enhanced digital connectivity for local businesses and residents. The contract was awarded to MLL Telecom Ltd, following a tender period that began on 25 November 2016 and concluded on 24 November 2023. The procurement method utilised was a tender process, reflecting a focus on securing high-quality technical services within the ICT industry. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the information technology and telecommunications sectors, particularly those specialising in fibre optics and high-speed internet solutions. Firms capable of providing integrated connectivity services and supporting infrastructure development will be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities arising from this initiative. Additionally, the project's alignment with the regional economic development ambitions signals a strong potential for inward investment and collaboration with local enterprises. ## Notice This is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has now been awarded. Please do not respond to this notice.The requirement for a Dark Fibre infrastructure within Stirling has been identified as part of the Stirling City Development Framework. This project supports the Framework and in particular the Digital District project which aims to create world class digital connectivity to allow businesses and residents to flourish.Details can be found at:http://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/council-and-government/politicians-elections-and-democracy/consultation/current-consultations/city-deal-masterplanProvision of a high speed dark fibre network in the City of Stirling capable of providing speeds of up to 10Gb using fibre to the premise connectivity.The infrastructure will provide high speed connectivity to Council premises within the City as well as supporting businesses, encouraging and enabling inward investment and future economic development.It is estimated that the value of this commission will be between 2million GBP and 3million GBP exclusive of VAT over a period of 7 years, including optional extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266054 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CHILDREN'S HEARINGS SCOTLAND; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY"); FIFE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND | | Locality | ALLOA | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK10 1EB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling West | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 26 | | Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; CALM TRAINING; DAISY COMMUNICATIONS; FIFE COUNCIL - RESOURCE EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS; GES; HAGS-SMP; INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES; J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LAKEHOUSE; MCGILL ELECTRICAL; MLL TELECOM; MORRIS & SPOTTISWOOD; MORTON FRASER; NAIRN BROWN (GLASGOW; NISSAN MOTOR (GB; OLM; P1 SOLUTIONS; REIDS OF RHYNIE; RICARDO-AEA; SOFTWARE BOX; SUEZ RECYCLING & RECOVERY; SWITCHSHOP; UNION; VIAMED; WSP | ## Release History - 7 Dec 2016 at 09:09 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266054 ## Notice URLs - http://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/council-and-government/politicians-elections-and-democracy/consultation/current-consultations/city-deal-masterplanProvision - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.careinspectorate.com - http://www.chscotland.gov.uk/ - http://www.clacksweb.org.uk/ - http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fifedirect.org.uk - http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.rbge.org.uk - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.rgu.ac.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement - http://www.transport.gov.scot ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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