---
title: "SIP Trunking - Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000623767"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2020-06-18"
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# SIP Trunking - Market Research

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000623767

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is set to conduct market research for its SIP Trunking requirement, which is an essential component of its upcoming procurement strategy. This process has been classified under the 'works' category and is currently in the planning stage. Interested parties should prepare for potential engagement, as future notices are expected by 31 August 2020. The procurement is crucial in light of Ofcom regulations phasing out ISDN30 telephone line circuits by 2025, necessitating a transition to a SIP Trunking solution based in Dumbarton, UK.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those focused on SIP Trunking solutions, to engage with the local government. Companies that can provide innovative alternatives for voice communication technologies and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements would be especially well-positioned to compete. This procurement could enhance market presence and foster long-term relationships with West Dunbartonshire Council as it adapts to evolving telecommunications standards.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is undertaking market research to inform the Procurement Strategy for WDC's SIP Trunking requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to gather information which will be used to inform the procurement strategy for West Dunbartonshire Councils (WDC's) SIP Trunking requirement. Due to Ofcom regulations, stating ISDN30 telephone line circuits will no longer be supported from 2025, WDC need to replace the existing WDC Corporate/Education ISDN30e Voice estate with a SIP Trunking solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388430 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 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 | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45314200 - Installation of telephone lines

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388430

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388430&idx=2
  16th July 2020 - Centrex Lines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN388430&idx=1
  18th June 2020 - SIP Trunking - Market Research
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN388430
  SIP Trunking - Market Research - West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) is undertaking market research to inform the Procurement Strategy for WDC's SIP Trunking requirement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000623767
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=623767

## Provenance

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