---
title: "Highland Towns wi-fi"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000509027"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000509027.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-13"
---

# Highland Towns wi-fi

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000509027

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## Summary

The Highland Council is seeking to enhance connectivity across the region with its recent procurement titled "Highland Towns wi-fi". This project involves the provision of an always-on public wi-fi service to various towns within Highland, offering a significant investment opportunity valued at £160,000. The procurement process has been completed, with the award made to Rapier Systems Ltd. The contract was officially signed on 12th September 2017, closely following the completion of the tender phase which concluded on the same day at noon.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the technology and telecommunication sectors, particularly those that focus on wireless communication services and infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in delivering similar services would find this project particularly suitable for bidding, given the emphasis on providing efficient and reliable wi-fi solutions. Engaging in such contracts can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also provide visibility and potential partnership opportunities with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Provision of always-on, public wi-fi to various towns in Highland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of always-in, public wi-fi to various towns in Highland

Renewal: Maximum of two extensions of one year each, at sole discretion of the Highland Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295363 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPIER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295363
- 25 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293457

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293457&idx=2
  25th August 2017 - ESPD - Highland Towns wi-fi
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293457&idx=3
  25th August 2017 - Contract - Highland Towns wi-fi
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293457&idx=4
  25th August 2017 - Specification - Highland Towns wi-fi
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG293457&idx=1
  25th August 2017 - ITT Highland Towns wi-fi
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG293457
  Highland Towns wi-fi - Provision of always-on, public wi-fi to various towns in Highland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295363
  Highland Towns wi-fi - Provision of always-on, public wi-fi to various towns in Highland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000509027

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