--- title: "Low Cost Neighbourhood Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE" published: "2021-09-03" --- # Low Cost Neighbourhood Connectivity Buyer: BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the 'Low Cost Neighbourhood Connectivity' tender, initiated by Blackwood Homes and Care, is active and currently at the tender stage. This project, falling within the housing and community amenities industry, aims to select a contractor to design, install, and manage low-cost connectivity solutions across various locations including Cardonald, Glasgow; Charleston, Dundee; and Buckie, Moray. Proposals are to be submitted electronically by 5 October 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for 6 October 2021. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and connectivity solutions, particularly those with experience in designing and delivering service-based infrastructure. Companies that can demonstrate high quality and cost-effectiveness in their proposals will be well-positioned to compete, especially those that have capabilities related to local engagement and support. As the project may be awarded in lots based on geographical location or technology type, smaller and regional businesses may also find viable opportunities to participate in specific areas mentioned in the tender. ## Notice Blackwood are conducting a tender exercise to select the most economically advantageous and quality-based tender to conceive, design, install, configure, support and manage a low-cost neighbourhood connectivity solution. We reserve the right to award this contract in lots i.e. by geographical location or technology type. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Blackwood are conducting a tender exercise to select the most economically advantageous and quality-based tender to conceive, design, install, configure, support and manage a low-cost neighbourhood connectivity solution. We reserve the right to award this contract in lots i.e. by geographical location or technology type. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426488 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKWOOD HOMES AND CARE | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 1DQ | | 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 | Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32410000 - Local area network - 32412110 - Internet network - 32420000 - Network equipment - 32421000 - Network cabling - 32422000 - Network components - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 32427000 - Network system - 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 72710000 - Local area network services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 3 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426488 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=5 6th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=6 6th September 2021 - Invitation to Tender Amended - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=1 3rd September 2021 - Appendix A Project Proposal - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=2 3rd September 2021 - Appendix B Experience & Innovation - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=3 3rd September 2021 - Appendix C Cisco Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP426488&idx=4 3rd September 2021 - Appendix D Tender Return Form - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426488 Low Cost Neighbourhood Connectivity - Blackwood are conducting a tender exercise to select the most economically advantageous and quality-based tender to conceive, design, install, configure, support and manage a low-cost neighbourhood connectivity solution. We reserve the right to award this contract in lots i.e. by geographical location or technology type. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.blackwoodgroup.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=666022 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=666022 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000666022.json.