---
title: "Provision of LAN / SAN Hardware Supply & Maintenance 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826781"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# Provision of LAN / SAN Hardware Supply & Maintenance 2026-2029

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826781

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority based in Motherwell, UK, has concluded the procurement process for the Provision of LAN/SAN Hardware Supply & Maintenance from 2026 to 2029. This contract, classified under general public services in the IT hardware category, falls under the open procedure method, highlighting a transparent procurement approach. The procurement covers goods, specifically LAN/WLAN hardware, switches, firewalls, and related services. Located in the UKM84 region, the award notice, tagged with "award" and "contract", was issued on 17 March 2026, following the contract's signing with Virgin Media Business on 16 March 2026, for a value of £7,994,000.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply and maintenance, particularly those offering robust solutions for networking infrastructure and cybersecurity. Although the procurement was awarded to Virgin Media Business, large-scale suppliers with expertise in hardware maintenance and consultancy services may find similar opportunities in future procurements by North Lanarkshire Council. As the procurement was conducted under an open procedure, it suggests an inclusive approach potentially suitable for businesses of various scales seeking engagement with regional or local authorities within the UK market.

## Notice

Supply and maintenance of LAN / SAN hardware equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement shall include the following: - Provision of LAN/WLAN hardware maintenance and support; - Switches; - Firewalls; - Wireless LAN controllers; - Monitoring tools; - Servers & Storage hardware; - Support training of in-house staff accredited (install/basic repair); - Cisco Enterprise Agreement licenses; - Security EA licenses; - Networking Infrastructure EA (Switching); and - Consultancy days

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551857 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,994,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551857

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551857
  Provision of LAN / SAN Hardware Supply & Maintenance 2026-2029 - Supply and maintenance of LAN / SAN hardware equipment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826781

## Provenance

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