--- title: "Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen Buyer: SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971.json) ## Summary The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process to secure a fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) in Innerleithen. The tender, titled "Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen," falls within the goods industry category and focuses on IT equipment and network infrastructure. The deadline for expression of interest is set for 3rd August 2026, with the award period commencing on 24th August 2026. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves an estimated contract value of £300,000 and is conducted using electronic submission methods. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services and infrastructure to expand their client base and showcase their capabilities in delivering comprehensive managed IT solutions. Companies that provide end-to-end IT service management, including design, installation, and ongoing support, are well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will play an integral role in ensuring the technological foundation of the MTBIC, which aims to become a hub for innovation and business growth in the region. Skills in network configuration, IT security, and managed service provision will be essential for participants looking to participate in this tender. ## Notice South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) are notifying the market of a potential market opportunity for a supplier to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) facility. This is to include the design, supply, installation, configuration, and ongoing support and operation of all IT equipment, network infrastructure, and associated services. ### Lot Information Lot 1 South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) are notifying the market of a potential market opportunity for a supplier to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) facility. This is to include the design, supply, installation, configuration, and ongoing support and operation of all IT equipment, network infrastructure, and associated services. The MTBIC is a new build, being built in partnership with Hub South East. Morrisons are the main contractor. The appointed supplier will need to source, provide and install all required equipment per an IT matrix that has been produced and will be issued as part of the tender documentation. They will also need to provide a managed service provision to the tenants and SOSE within the building. Key requirements will likely include but will not be limited to: - Full Wi-Fi network, both internal and external - EDUROM Network - Ability for segregation of network to tenants - Ability to link into fire alarm and CCTV systems where appropriate - Managed service provision - Ability to live stream from the building - Potential for 100 concurrent users at select times - IT security compliant with relevant statutory requirements - Managed and maintained equipment - Service desk provision SOSE will require a comprehensive service, from inception to completion. The MTBIC is a brand new building, and the contractor will provide the cable routes and CAT install but SOSE is required to undertake all other aspects. Any infrastructure required e.g. WAPs, cabinets will need to be costed and provided for as part of this tender. SOSE will not be seeking discrete components or partial delivery -- the requirement is for a single, fully managed service covering all IT and network requirements for the building. The purpose of the MTBIC is to provide workshop space to companies interested in developing new and exciting technology, hot desk space and office space, events space both internal and external. This is to be a hub out of which businesses will operate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556063 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Post town | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 4TA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32410000 - Local area network - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556063 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556063 Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen - South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) are notifying the market of a potential market opportunity for a supplier to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC) facility. This is to include the design, supply, installation, configuration, and ongoing support and operation of all IT equipment, network infrastructure, and associated services. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831971 - http://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000831971. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831971.json.