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title: "Dark Fibre Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000654973"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-05-24"
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# Dark Fibre Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000654973

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## Summary

The procurement process for the maintenance of fibre optic networks at the University of Edinburgh was initiated through an open tender titled "Dark Fibre Maintenance". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focused on education. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Concept Solutions People Ltd on 4th May 2021. Key details include a contract value of £56,790 and a contract signing date on 4th May 2021. The delivery addresses are located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large-scale service providers specialising in network infrastructure and maintenance. Given the technical nature of the service required, businesses with expertise in fibre optic systems and experience navigating public procurement processes will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The specific demands for accessing ducts owned by Concept Solutions People create a niche opportunity for companies capable of efficient collaboration and technical support in fibre optic network management.

## Notice

Provision of maintenance and repair service covering the fibre optic network used to deliver network service to University student residencies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has been awarded under reg 6(1)(b)(ii)Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (Competition is absent for technical reasons): The fibre optic cabling is owned by the University but resides in ducts running along public highways that are owned and managed by Concept Solution People. Access to these ducts to inspect or repair a damaged fibre optic cable would require the authorisation of Concept Solutions People and therefore has the potential to delay the repair and thus extend the disruption to the student residencies.. This contract has been awarded under reg 6(1)(b)(ii)Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (Competition is absent for technical reasons).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416266 |
| 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 | 24 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 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 | £56,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT SOLUTIONS PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

## Release History

- 24 May 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416266

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416266
  Dark Fibre Maintenance - Provision of maintenance and repair service covering the fibre optic network used to deliver network service to University student residencies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000654973

## Provenance

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