--- title: "Digital Connectivity Partner" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-06" --- # Digital Connectivity Partner Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648.json) ## Summary North Lanarkshire Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Connectivity Partner". This project falls under the general public services category and is aimed at enhancing the region's digital infrastructure and connectivity services. The procurement is set within the boundaries of North Lanarkshire, specifically Motherwell, with a significant budget estimated between £18 million and £30 million. Interested parties are required to submit their completed documents by 17:00 hours on 17 January 2020 to participate in the upcoming Market Engagement Event. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses focused on digital services, connectivity solutions, and telecommunication infrastructure. Companies that specialise in IoT, mobile data, telephony, as well as those that offer wide area network solutions, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to North Lanarkshire's ambition of achieving universal connectivity while potentially securing a substantial contract that aligns with the region's digital strategy. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to support North Lanarkshire Council in the development of its approach to deliver its vision of creating a world-class digital infrastructure, connectivity services and digital communications by undertaking market engagement to gather, analyse and validate feedback to inform all aspects of the approach. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council are exporing options to establish a Digital Connectivity Partnership to deliver its ambitious vision of universal connectivity, digital enablement and innovation across North Lanarkshire in line with "The Plan" for North Lanarkshire and in doing so the Council is looking to aggregate its requirements for: - Connectivity for Council sites via the Wider Area Network. - Connectivity for IOT Devices - Mobile Data and Telephony - Replacement for PSTN - SIP Trunks - Internet Breakout - Public Wi-Fi within defined areas. The PIN will be used to support pre-procurement market engagement and validation. Background info is provided in the Digital Connectivity Partner Additional Info document. This PIN does not call for dialogue, does not formally signify the start of a procurement or constitute a commitment by the Council to undertake any procurement exercise. The Council reserves its right to change its approach. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374374 | | 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 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | MOTHERWELL | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML1 1AB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig | | Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke | | Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 32410000 - Local area network - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 32581000 - Data-communications equipment - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374374 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374374&idx=3 4th March 2020 - Presentation Output from the Digital Supplier Engagement date held on 21/03/2020. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374374&idx=1 9th December 2019 - Digital Connectivity Partner PIN Proforma Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC374374&idx=2 9th December 2019 - Digital Connectivity Partner Additional Information Final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374374 Digital Connectivity Partner - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to support North Lanarkshire Council in the development of its approach to deliver its vision of creating a world-class digital infrastructure, connectivity services and digital communications by undertaking market engagement to gather, analyse and validate feedback to inform all aspects of the approach. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606648 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=606648 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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