---
title: "The Provision of Public Wi-Fi"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644996"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000644996.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-22"
---

# The Provision of Public Wi-Fi

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644996

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council, based in Paisley, recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Provision of Public Wi-Fi". This initiative falls under the services category and aims to provide free, high-performance internet access for the public across both indoor and outdoor locations. The procurement method used was an open procedure, as part of a framework agreement for Connectivity as a Service. The contract, valued at £157,855, was awarded on 22nd January 2021, with the tender process showcasing one bid from Commsworld Ltd, a local SME.

This contract presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those that specialise in connectivity solutions. Companies offering innovative public Wi-Fi services or related infrastructure could benefit from such tenders. Given the emphasis on quality and performance, firms with a proven track record in delivering seamless internet connectivity would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Council requires the delivery of a wi-fi connectivity service for the public including free internet access to end users with high performance and seamless connectivity over both indoor and outdoor locations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise was conducted as a direct call-off from Renfrewshire Council's Framework Agreement for the Provision of Connectivity as a Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407494 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £157,855 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMSWORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407494

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407494
  The Provision of Public Wi-Fi - The Council requires the delivery of a wi-fi connectivity service for the public including free internet access to end users with high performance and seamless connectivity over both indoor and outdoor locations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644996

## Provenance

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