---
title: "Award of Provision of Perth City Centre Public Wi-Fi"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000483948"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-21"
---

# Award of Provision of Perth City Centre Public Wi-Fi

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000483948

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Perth & Kinross Council in Scotland, which has initiated a tender titled "Award of Provision of Perth City Centre Public Wi-Fi". This project, aimed at installing free public Wi-Fi in Perth's city centre, commenced on 10th March 2017 and concluded on 9th March 2018. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classed as "other Information Communication Technology" according to the CPV scheme. The award for this contract, valued at approximately £60,779.89, has been granted to Rapier Systems Ltd, highlighting a successful bid among four submissions received during the tender period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the technology and telecommunications sectors, especially those specialising in public infrastructure projects. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for public Wi-Fi implementation, alongside competent project management capabilities, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. With the growing demand for smart city solutions, there is potential for businesses to expand their portfolios and develop lasting partnerships with local councils aiming to enhance digital connectivity in urban areas.

## Notice

The project is to install free public Wi-Fi in the city centre of Perth utilising Council owned infrastructure wherever possible. The Perth WiFi project will enable the Council to trial the technology and software supporting the scheme prior to further implementation across other areas of Perth and other towns across Perth and Kinross.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277494 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,779 |
| 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 | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; DUNDEE AND ANGUS COLLEGE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY COMMISSION; LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY; NHS LANARKSHIRE; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY"); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | A.C. WHYTE; ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; AECOM; BRODIES; CLICK ON LOGISTCS; COMPAREX; COMPUTACENTER; EDEN SCOTT; GP GREEN RECYCLING; GRAHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT T/A GRAHAM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; HARVEY NASH; JB SAFESITE; LEVENSEAT; MACE; NILE HQ; NPS PROPERTY CONSULTANTS; ORIGIN FITNESS (ANYTIME LEISURE; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; PEGASUS POWER & COMMUNICATIONS; PHILIPS ELECTRONICS; RAPIER SYSTEMS; ROCKET SCIENCE; SPRING TECHNOLOGY; SPUR INFORMATION SOLUTIONS; W H MALCOLM LTD (QUICK QUOTE; WI & A GILBERT; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2017 at 10:29 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR277494

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.stir.ac.uk

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