---
title: "Services for Inverness Castle - Data and Wi-Fi Network Tender"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787355"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2025-05-08"
---

# Services for Inverness Castle - Data and Wi-Fi Network Tender

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787355

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## Summary

In a contracting process initiated by High Life Highland, a charity organization based in Inverness, an open procedure tender was conducted for the "Services for Inverness Castle – Data and Wi-Fi Network." This procurement falls under the leisure and learning industry category and is located in Inverness, Scotland (Region UKM6). The tender involves the supply, installation, and configuration of data switches and wireless access points to enhance the network infrastructure at Inverness Castle. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14 February 2025, with the contract being signed on 23 April 2025. The procurement stage is complete, transitioning from the tender to the award, with the contract awarded to Netwrx Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in networking and IT infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in data switch configurations and Wi-Fi networks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Netwrx Ltd, who can offer scalable solutions to meet evolving technological needs, will find this an ideal growth avenue. The contract value of £81,875 potentially allows businesses to expand their service offerings in similar public sector projects where demand for robust, adaptable data solutions is high.

## Notice

Supply, installation, and configuration of data switches (capable of fibre LAN connections between nodes) and wireless access points to match the heatmapping survey. The data switches should allow extensive additional ports for LAN connected devices (number not yet known so ability to add data switches is crucial as demand grows). For contract pricing purposes it is expected that 2 x 48 port data switches in each of the 4 data cabinet locations will suffice i.e. 8 switches in total. Full detail within paragraph 6 of the Specification document provided

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, installation, and configuration of data switches (capable of fibre LAN connections between nodes) and wireless access points to match the heatmapping survey. The data switches should allow extensive additional ports for LAN connected devices (number not yet known so ability to add data switches is crucial as demand grows). For contract pricing purposes it is expected that 2 x 48 port data switches in each of the 4 data cabinet locations will suffice i.e. 8 switches in total. Full detail within paragraph 6 of the Specification document provided

Renewal: Extension of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529903 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,875 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5SS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529903
- 9 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521421

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=13
  3rd February 2025 - Questions and relevant answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=12
  17th January 2025 - Info requested from potential provider and relevant answers. .esx file is not available
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=1
  9th January 2025 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=2
  9th January 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=3
  9th January 2025 - List of key staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=4
  9th January 2025 - Non disclosure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=5
  9th January 2025 - Certificate of Bona Fide tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=6
  9th January 2025 - Form of tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=7
  9th January 2025 - Conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=8
  9th January 2025 - Schedule of rates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=9
  9th January 2025 - Appendix 1 Wireless survey report
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=10
  9th January 2025 - Appendix 2 M&E and data cabinet drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN521421&idx=11
  9th January 2025 - Appendix 3 - ICE Data network and wi-fi network response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521421
  Services for Inverness Castle - Data and Wi-Fi Network Tender - Supply, installation, and configuration of data switches (capable of fibre LAN connections between nodes) and wireless access points to match the heatmapping survey. The data switches should allow extensive additional ports for LAN connected devices (number not yet known so ability to add data switches is crucial as demand grows). For contract pricing purposes it is expected that 2 x 48 port data switches in each of the 4 data cabinet locations will suffice i.e. 8 switches in total. Full detail within paragraph 6 of the Specification document provided
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529903
  Services for Inverness Castle - Data and Wi-Fi Network Tender - Supply, installation, and configuration of data switches (capable of fibre LAN connections between nodes) and wireless access points to match the heatmapping survey. The data switches should allow extensive additional ports for LAN connected devices (number not yet known so ability to add data switches is crucial as demand grows). For contract pricing purposes it is expected that 2 x 48 port data switches in each of the 4 data cabinet locations will suffice i.e. 8 switches in total. Full detail within paragraph 6 of the Specification document provided

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787355
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority

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