---
title: "Provision of Telephony Infrastructure- competition against the Scottish Government Telephony DPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607139"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-12-12"
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# Provision of Telephony Infrastructure- competition against the Scottish Government Telephony DPS

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607139

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## Summary

The contract titled "Provision of Telephony Infrastructure- competition against the Scottish Government Telephony DPS" has been awarded by North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, United Kingdom. This procurement process is complete and involved the supply, implementation, and support of telephony equipment and associated services. The contract was signed on 6 December 2019, with a total value of £1,122,761. The procurement method used was an open procedure, focusing on services related to general public services under the industry category of telephony infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT solutions, particularly in the realm of telephony infrastructure. Companies capable of delivering PSTN lines, SIP trunking, and associated support services would be ideally positioned to compete. Furthermore, as all three bids received for this tender came from SMEs, smaller firms in the telecommunications sector may find viable avenues for growth through such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

supply, implementation and support of telephony equipment, software, licencing, and associated services. In addition, the Council requires the supply, implementation and support of Fixed Line Telephony and associated services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC has recently reviewed its telephony infrastructure and require a refresh of technology to meet future needs. NAC is seeking a supplier for PSTN lines and minutes to replace the existing contract in place, In addition, SIP Trunks are required to provide access to the PSTN. The move to SIP Trunks will reduce the number of PSTN lines required by NAC, however, a requirement for traditional analogue and digital services will remain. These services may be new provision or retention of current.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374934 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,122,761 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PCM TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 32551400 - Telephone network

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374934
  Provision of Telephony Infrastructure- competition against the Scottish Government Telephony DPS - supply, implementation and support of telephony equipment, software, licencing, and associated services. In addition, the Council requires the supply, implementation and support of Fixed Line Telephony and associated services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607139

## Provenance

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