--- title: "The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ANGUS COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-09" --- # The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity Buyer: ANGUS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950.json) ## Summary Angus Council has concluded a procurement process under an open procedure for the "Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity" in the services category. This contract involves the provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to multiple educational sites, enhancing internet connectivity across seven locations in Angus, UK, including Arbroath Academy and Montrose Academy. The procurement stage is at the award stage with Glide Student & Residential Limited as the supplier. The active contract, valued at £240,436, commenced on 18th June 2025, prior to the expiration of the current contract on 18th July 2025. This project, initially running for three years with a possibility of two one-year extensions, represents a key development in the region's educational infrastructure, with significant focus on quality and pricing set at 30% and 70% respectively. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in data services, IT support, and telecommunication sectors to expand their operations by partnering with public sector entities. The contract involves substantial technical engagement, making it ideal for large enterprises with the capability to deliver within specified technical parameters while ensuring reliable connectivity. With electronic submission methods in place, the contract encourages participation from businesses capable of meeting high standards for technological infrastructure and support, while small and medium enterprises with innovative electronic solutions may find additional opportunities through community benefits integrations. ## Notice Provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This requirement is for a total of 7 sites as detailed within our Statement of Requirements ### Lot Information Lot 1 This new contract opportunity is for the provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This will allow us to achieve a 2GB bandwidth per site. These sites being those as detailed below. Arbroath Academy Brechin High School Carnoustie High School County Buildings (For Forfar Academy) Monifieth High School Websters High School Montrose Academy This contract is to include the supply, support and maintenance of the new provision for a term as detailed in the "Contract Duration" below. Initial 3 year contract with 2 x 1year optional extensions making a maximum of 5 years being available to the successful supplier.. Current contract ends with the incumbent supplier on 18/07/2025 Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extensions at discretion of the buyer ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534281 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £240,436 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGUS COUNCIL | | Locality | FORFAR | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD8 1AN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Angus | | Electoral ward | Forfar and District | | Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32412110 - Internet network - 72400000 - Internet services - 72410000 - Provider services - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 9 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534281 - 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527259 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=1 1st April 2025 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=2 1st April 2025 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=3 1st April 2025 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=4 1st April 2025 - Declaration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=5 1st April 2025 - Conditions of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527259&idx=6 1st April 2025 - Quality Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527259 The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity - Provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This requirement is for a total of 7 sites as detailed within our Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534281 The Supply, Support and Maintenance of Schools Internet Connectivity - Provision of 2 x 1GB fibre connections to the internet with a /29 IP address on each connection along with a managed router for each connection. This requirement is for a total of 7 sites as detailed within our Statement of Requirements ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.gov.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000793950. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000793950.json.