---
title: "Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599556"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-07"
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# Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599556

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## Summary

The Aberdeenshire Council is conducting a tender for the "Award of Gigabit Connectivity Framework - Mini Competition," focusing on IT services including consulting and software development. This initiative aims to establish a Dark Fibre infrastructure within the Aberdeen City Region Deal, enhancing economic activity in the area. The tender period began on 31 March 2020 and will conclude on 30 March 2045, indicating a long-term commitment to improving connectivity for regional development.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering fibre optic solutions and digital infrastructure development. Companies equipped to deliver on the requirements detailed in the Invitation to Mini Competition documentation, especially within the Aberdeen area, will find this a valuable opportunity to contribute to a major local initiative while expanding their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

The requirement for a Dark Fibre, or equivalent, infrastructure within the Aberdeen City Region Deal (CRD) area had been identified as a key enabler in supporting and increasing economic activity in the area. This Mini-Competition was being run by Aberdeenshire Council for itself and also on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian. Full details of the requirements were detailed in the Invitation to Mini Competition documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386321 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; LINTHOUSE HOUSING ASSOCIATION; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH CHILDREN'S REPORTER ADMINISTRATION; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3TE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 24 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON STRATHERN; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CCG (SCOTLAND; CH2M HILL (HALCROW GROUP; ERNST & YOUNG; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; FORTH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; GATENBYSANDERSON; GTR CONTRACTS; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; JACOBS; LEVENSEAT; PRESS DATA; REFEYN; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SOFTWARE BOX; SSE ENTEPRISE TELECOMS; TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING; THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; TNC ELECTRICAL SERVICES; TYNETEC A BUSINESS UNIT OF LEGRAND ELECTRIC; VENESKY BROWN; ZIP WATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 16:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386321

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.linthouseha.com/
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scra.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities

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