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title: "Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription (Further Competition GCA RM6098 L..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833074"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription (Further Competition GCA RM6098 L...

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833074

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has progressed to the award stage of a procurement process titled "Award of Cisco Secure Access and Umbrella Security Subscription." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically for a security software package, and is located in Kilmory, Lochgilphead. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, began on 7th January 2026. The contract has been awarded to BT PLC on 26th June 2026, with a retrospective award confirming the successful competition execution through Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender provides businesses specialising in security software and IT solutions the opportunity to engage with government contracts and expand their client base. With a commitment to a 5-Year Cisco Enterprise Agreement, businesses experienced in providing and managing high-tier security systems, internet access solutions, and related IT services would be well-placed to benefit. Additionally, companies with a strategic focus on government partnerships and the capability to fulfil large-scale contracts are ideally suited for procurement opportunities like this one. The procurement attracted three bids, creating a competitive environment with bid values ranging from £708,474.15 to £812,856.10.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council require to procure Cisco Secure Access Secure Internet Access Essentials (Secure Access SIA-E) and Umbrella SIG-E under a Cisco 5-Year Enterprise Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559104 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 16:39 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559104

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

## Provenance

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