---
title: "The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830869"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830869

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by North Ayrshire Council, pertains to the award of a contract for the "Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services". The process falls under the category of general public services within the UKM93 region, specifically in Irvine at the local North Ayrshire Council offices. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with the award notice dated 1st May 2026. The contract was executed through an open procedure, resulting in a direct award to British Telecommunications PLC via the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with a total estimated value of £3,587,266.72.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in wide area network services. While the contract was awarded to a large entity, British Telecommunications PLC, such projects can create subcontracting opportunities for smaller firms, potentially enhancing service delivery or offering niche solutions within the framework's requirements. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications, infrastructure, or digital network services will find it especially advantageous to engage with or adapt their services to partake in such extensive projects under regional or local authority contracts.

## Notice

A Direct Award is awarded to British Telecommunications PLC via The Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The estimated contract award value is 3,587,266.72 GBP. Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland) are receiving a fee as part of this process as the framework owner. The above value is split as per below: - For British Telecommunications PLC, the estimated value is 3,242,264.72 GBP. - For Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland), the estimated value is 345,002 GBP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This was a direct award via the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555043 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £3,587,266 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555043

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555043
  The Supply of Wide Area Network (WAN) Services - A Direct Award is awarded to British Telecommunications PLC via The Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) Framework. The estimated contract award value is 3,587,266.72 GBP. Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland) are receiving a fee as part of this process as the framework owner. The above value is split as per below: - For British Telecommunications PLC, the estimated value is 3,242,264.72 GBP. - For Public Services Delivery Scotland (Formerly NHS National Services Scotland), the estimated value is 345,002 GBP.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830869
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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