---
title: "PKC13604 PSTN/PDPL circuits"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812309"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# PKC13604 PSTN/PDPL circuits

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812309

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "PKC13604 PSTN/PDPL circuits" was initiated by Perth & Kinross Council, a regional or local authority based in Perth, UK. This contract, which falls under the industry category of 'General public services,' specifically involves the procurement of PDPL circuits aimed at supporting the cessation of PSTN lines. The contract award was granted to British Telecommunications PLC, following a limited procurement method that involved no prior publication of a call for competition, as it was a direct award due to technical reasons. The procurement stage is complete, with the relevant contract being signed on 29th August 2025. The implementation will occur within the Perth and Kinross Council area, and the total contract value is £17,808.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications and IT services to utilise innovative solutions in a public service setting, specifically focusing on circuit provision and technological advancements. However, the direct award suggests limited opportunities for new entrants due to specific technical requirements and pre-existing infrastructure with the chosen supplier, British Telecommunications PLC. Companies already involved in similar public service contracts or those possessing niche technological capabilities in telecommunications would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities facilitated by direct awards, particularly where technical prerequisites limit broader competition.

## Notice

PDPL circuits to support the cessation of PSTN lines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of PDPL circuits to support cessation of PSTN lines.. n/a

### Procurement Information

Direct award due to the nature of the technology and pre-existing PSTN lines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540838 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,808 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540838

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540838
  PKC13604 PSTN/PDPL circuits - PDPL circuits to support the cessation of PSTN lines.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
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