---
title: "01850 IT Network Upgrades For The Scottish Prison Service PPN (Prison Partner Network)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632756"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2020-10-07"
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# 01850 IT Network Upgrades For The Scottish Prison Service PPN (Prison Partner Network)

Buyer: SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632756

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## Summary

The Scottish Prison Service is currently engaged in a procurement process for the project titled "01850 IT Network Upgrades For The Scottish Prison Service PPN (Prison Partner Network)." This initiative, located in Edinburgh, aims to enhance the connectivity and bandwidth of the Prison Partner Network, which is integral to the organisation's IT infrastructure. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract signed on 2 October 2020, amounting to £847,718.18. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing widespread participation from suppliers, and it fits within the goods category of public order and safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT and network services industry, particularly those specialising in connectivity and infrastructure upgrades. With all four bids received coming from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and a noted interest from foreign EU suppliers, businesses that excel in competitive bidding processes would be well-positioned to engage with similar future tenders. Successful applicants can expect to collaborate with a reputable government agency while contributing to the enhancement of essential services in the public sector.

## Notice

The SPS is looking to upgrade one of its networks to improve connectivity and bandwidth for future services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project followed a single stage procurement route. As part of continual improvements to the IT infrastructure for the Scottish Prison Service, the Purchaser is looking to upgrade one of its networks to improve connectivity and bandwidth for future services. The Prison Partner Network (PPN) is one of the IT networks within the Purchaser's infrastructure that allows third-party services to be hosted inside it's establishments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396567 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £847,718 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9HW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412120 - Intranet network

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396567

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396567
  01850 IT Network Upgrades For The Scottish Prison Service PPN (Prison Partner Network) - The SPS is looking to upgrade one of its networks to improve connectivity and bandwidth for future services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.sps.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632756

## Provenance

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