---
title: "Core Network Connectivity for Police Scotland Operational Support Group"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000579112"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2019-03-29"
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# Core Network Connectivity for Police Scotland Operational Support Group

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000579112

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Core Network Connectivity for Police Scotland Operational Support Group" project was conducted by the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, with a focus on the public order and safety sector. The contract, valued at £460,475, was awarded to Virgin Media Business after an open tender process that concluded with the signing date on 24th December 2015. This project, which involved delivering a high bandwidth core network, has now reached completion, having gone through all required stages of planning, tendering, and contract award.

This tender presents opportunities for telecommunications and IT service providers looking to expand their offerings, particularly those specialising in network infrastructure and connectivity. Businesses with capabilities in high-bandwidth solutions, contract management, and public sector experience would be well-suited to engage in similar projects and contribute to the technological advancements within police operational support services in Scotland.

## Notice

High bandwidth core network for Police Scotland Operational Support Group

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High bandwidth core network for Police Scotland Operational Support Group

Options: 24 month extension option. The cost of the additional 24 month extension option has been included in the total contract value published within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349832 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £460,475 |

## 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349832

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349832
  Core Network Connectivity for Police Scotland Operational Support Group - High bandwidth core network for Police Scotland Operational Support Group

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000579112

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