---
title: "Wide Area Network"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552758"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-06"
---

# Wide Area Network

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552758

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## Summary

Fife Council is currently initiating a procurement process for the renewal of its existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract, as the current agreement is set to expire at the end of August 2019. The planned value for this contract is £4,675,000, and it falls under the telecommunications sector. This procurement is classified as a service category and is at the planning stage. Interested parties should note that a future notice date is scheduled for 10th August 2018, where further information may be available.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with capabilities in network management, installation, and maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions for enhancing service delivery and minimising costs will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this significant contract. The emphasis on transformational enhancements to internet access indicates potential for technology-focused firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Renewal of existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. Current contract expires at the end of August 2019. Whilst the basic requirement is to renew the contract and maintain service provision with a minimum of disruption during any handover process, our objectives also include identifying possible transformational enhancements to the existing service, particularly with regard to Internet access, whilst remaining within or reducing our current annual expenditure

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires to renew its existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. The successful tenderer shall provide management, installation, and maintenance of data connections. They will also be able of delivering innovative structural and technical development to improve our service delivery capability and maximise return on investment in the network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327503 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,675,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327503

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327503
  Wide Area Network - Renewal of existing Wide Area Network (WAN) contract. Current contract expires at the end of August 2019. Whilst the basic requirement is to renew the contract and maintain service provision with a minimum of disruption during any handover process, our objectives also include identifying possible transformational enhancements to the existing service, particularly with regard to Internet access, whilst remaining within or reducing our current annual expenditure

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552758
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552758

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