--- title: "Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-20" --- # Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is inviting tenders for the "Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services" across its properties, including offices, schools, libraries, and community centres, as well as the islands of Arran and Cumbrae. The tender falls under the general public services industry category and is conducted through an open procurement procedure. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage with key dates being the closing date for submissions on 17th June 2026 and the start of the anticipated contract on 1st August 2026. The total value of the contract is £160,000, and completion is expected by 31st July 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in network cabling and telecommunication services, particularly those with expertise in installing and maintaining structured cabling, fibre optics, and PBX systems. With North Ayrshire Council looking for technically competent contractors, the tender provides growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises that can fulfil the service requirements across multiple sites. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record, solid financial health, and the ability to manage a resilient supply chain will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The contract also encourages community benefits, enhancing local economic and employment prospects. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling & Related Service (including works to small PBX phone systems) across the full estate of Council properties (office accommodation, schools, libraries, training facilities, community centres, etc.) including the Islands of Arran & Cumbrae. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2030. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NAC is seeking to appoint a suitable technically competent contractor to meet this requirement. The Services provided by the successful bidder will typically include (but not be limited to): - Installation and termination of Category 6a structured cabling (including any dado or mini trunking that may also be required) - Installation and termination of Optical fibre cabling - Supply and installation of comms/data cabinets and associated power (PDUs) - Supply / maintenance / decommissioning of small SiP enabled PBX telephone systems - Additions, moves, changes to small phone systems - Undertake site surveys for cabling / telephony requirements - Installation of Wireless Access Points (APs) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556243 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment ## Release History - 20 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556243 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556243 Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling and Related Services - North Ayrshire Council has an on-going requirement for the Installation & Maintenance of Network Cabling & Related Service (including works to small PBX phone systems) across the full estate of Council properties (office accommodation, schools, libraries, training facilities, community centres, etc.) including the Islands of Arran & Cumbrae. The anticipated start date is 1st August 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2030. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://northayrshire.community/community-benefits-wishlist- - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000494140.json.