---
title: "Provision of a National Network for Police Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000565276"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000565276.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-11-22"
---

# Provision of a National Network for Police Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000565276

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a National Network for Police Scotland, overseen by the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, UK. This contract, classified under the services industry category, was awarded following an open tender procedure and is currently active. The contract, valued at £7,210,441, was signed on 23 October 2018, and the completion of the tender process was marked on 22 November 2018. The project includes details for potential changes during its five-year duration, incorporating options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in telecommunications and IT services, particularly for those specialising in network solutions. Companies equipped to manage Wide Area Networks and handle the complexities of installation and ongoing support will find the contract attractive. Furthermore, those skilled in scaling solutions to accommodate changes in demand and capable of navigating public sector contracts would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

Provision of a Wide Area Network for Police Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Wide Area Network for Police Scotland (National Network)

Options: It is envisaged that the Police Scotland estate will change during the contract duration. The contract therefore includes Change Control options for new additions, site closures, upgrades and/or downgrades to bandwidth and/or circuits. In addition the contract includes two additional one year extension options beyond the initial five year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337807 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,210,441 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337807

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337807
  Provision of a National Network for Police Scotland - Provision of a Wide Area Network for Police Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000565276

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