---
title: "Provision of Wide Area Network - Temporary Continuation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660258"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000660258.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2022-04-21"
---

# Provision of Wide Area Network - Temporary Continuation

Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660258

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## Summary

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has successfully awarded a contract titled "Provision of Wide Area Network – Temporary Continuation" to Virgin Media Business. This contract, part of the services category, facilitates the transition to a new provider without disrupting service delivery. The procurement process operated under an open procedure and was completed on 21 April 2022. The contract was signed on 25 May 2021, with a total value of £911,466.72. The contract pertains to the UK region and falls within the public order and safety industry classification.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialize in network services and telecommunications. Companies with the capacity to deliver wide area network solutions and those seeking to expand their operations in the public sector could find this contract relevant. The background and scale of the buyer suggest a preference for well-established suppliers capable of managing large-scale projects, making it essential for interested bidders to demonstrate experience in similar service delivery.

## Notice

SFRS required to award a contract to Virgin Media Business in order to allow us to transition to a new provider with no disruption to service delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SFRS required to award a contract to Virgin Media Business in order to allow us to transition to a new provider with no disruption to service delivery.

Options: 1 Year optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446541 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £911,466 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | CAMBUSLANG |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 7NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang East |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446541

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446541
  Provision of Wide Area Network - Temporary Continuation - SFRS required to award a contract to Virgin Media Business in order to allow us to transition to a new provider with no disruption to service delivery.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660258

## Provenance

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