---
title: "IP Connect Diverse Solution"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609533"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-07"
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# IP Connect Diverse Solution

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609533

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scottish Borders Council as the buyer for the project titled "IP Connect Diverse Solution," which falls under the services industry category. Located in Newtown St Boswells, UK, this tender has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 19 December 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £93,888. This initiative is part of a move to transition from traditional telephony services to modern IP voice services, necessitating timely remediation due to the upcoming shutdown of PSTN and ISDN networks in 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those with expertise in IP voice technology. Companies that provide traditional telephony solutions as well as those involved in network services are well-placed to compete for similar contracts in future procurements. Furthermore, as Scottish Borders Council aims to upgrade its telecommunications infrastructure, there is potential for ongoing business growth for firms that can deliver innovative and efficient communication solutions.

## Notice

Calling off Traditional Telephony services as a direct award from the National Crown Commercial Services Framework - Network Services 2 RM3808 (Lot 1).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Calling off this contract for IP Connect Diverse Solution as a direct award from the National Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3808. Traditional PSTN and ISDN Telephony networks are due to be switched off in 2025 and replaced by IP voice services. Scottish Borders Council currently has 172 ISDN30 channels which will need to be replaced. The implementation of the new IP voice services technology will enable Scottish Borders Council to upgrade and replace the current aged LYNC environment.. The Award Criteria and the price and quality weightings do not apply when publishing the spend incurred at Scottish Borders Council when calling off from this collaborative National framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376313 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £93,888 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376313

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376313
  IP Connect Diverse Solution - Calling off Traditional Telephony services as a direct award from the National Crown Commercial Services Framework - Network Services 2 RM3808 (Lot 1).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609533

## Provenance

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