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title: "SWAN Re-procurement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663685"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-05-10"
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# SWAN Re-procurement

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663685

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "SWAN Re-procurement" project was initiated by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK. The project falls under the Health industry category and involves the replacement of the existing Scottish Wide-Area network framework agreement to ensure continuity of networking services by March 2023. The procurement method used is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the total contract value is £350,000,000. The contracting process is now in the award stage, with the contract signed on April 12th, 2023.

This tender for the "SWAN Re-procurement" project presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in network infrastructure services. Companies dealing with Wide Area Networks, LAN, voice, and IoT services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a strong emphasis on fair work practices and community benefits, successful bidders will need to demonstrate their commitment to workforce development, equality, and sustainability. The project aims to support public sector organisations in Scotland with a high-quality communications network infrastructure, offering long-term business growth opportunities for socially responsible and technically proficient service providers.

## Notice

The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The Programme supports the McClelland review of Scottish Public Sector ICT Infrastructure recommendation for the delivery of a single public services communications network infrastructure for Scotland and builds on the cross sector collaboration established over the duration of the existing SWAN framework contract. The current SWAN framework is due to expire in April 2023 and participating authorities have agreed that the framework needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services. The high-level scope of the SWAN Replacement Procurement is defined as the acquisition of Wide Area Network and all services currently available under the existing SWAN framework, which can be used by potentially all public sector organisations in Scotland and initially by the participating authorities (as existing SWAN Members). The procurement scope is envisaged to include the following key elements: - the future WAN requirements of the participating authorities; and - additional service requirements of the participating authorities (to include LAN, voice, and IoT services). --- Please refer to the Supplier Briefing Document for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will be subject to ongoing demand and most suitable timeframes for any future procurement. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| 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 South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212214 - Network operating system software development services
- 72212215 - Networking developers software development services
- 72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services
- 72212219 - Miscellaneous networking software development services
- 72212515 - Video conferencing software development services
- 72315000 - Data network management and support services
- 72315100 - Data network support services
- 72315200 - Data network management services
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 10 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094
- 13 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427325

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427325
  SWAN Re-procurement - The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478094
  SWAN Re-procurement - The Scottish Wide-Area network (SWAN) Replacement Procurement is an initiative supported by over 90 public sector organisations within Scotland that procure services under the existing SWAN framework agreement. There are now around 6,020 sites connected to the single broadband network. The framework now needs to be replaced before March 2023 to ensure continuity of networking services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663685
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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