--- title: "ICT Network Contractor for Argyll and Bute Council" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-23" --- # ICT Network Contractor for Argyll and Bute Council Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council is seeking an ICT Network Contractor to enhance network connectivity across its schools and office buildings located on both the mainland and islands of Argyll and Bute. This procurement process falls under the category of General Public Services and involves the installation of network components such as data outlets and Wi-Fi devices. Issued on 23rd July 2026, the tender is currently active and open under an open procedure method, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates include a submission deadline of 21st August 2026 and the award period commencing on 24th August 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT infrastructure and network services. Companies experienced in network installation and maintenance, especially those familiar with working in varied geographical locations such as mainland and islands, will find this contract advantageous. The 2-year contract, with options for a 1-year extension, not only offers substantial financial remuneration but also the potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent regional authority. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality service levels may leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhance regional presence, and build a reputation for reliability and innovation in ICT solutions. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council have historically engaged a network contractor to carry out various network connection works in schools and office buildings across Argyll and Bute (mainland and islands). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scope of Services We require a single network contractor to be available to undertake various network installation services across Argyll and Bute Council buildings. Services required to be undertaken include, but are not limited to: - Installation, termination, testing and labelling of single / dual data-outlets; - Test and repair of existing network cabling / data-outlets and reinstatement of affected device to network; - Installation of council-supplied preconfigured Wireless Access Point(s); - Installation of any external network cabling, including ducting and overhead cable work for both fibre (pre-terminated) and copper cabling pairs; - Installation of Council-supplied preconfigured external Wi-Fi bridging devices and confirmation of site-to-site connectivity. - Repair of any external network cabling including ducting and overhead work for both fibre and copper cabling. Please see attached ITT document for full details of this requirement.. Please see attached ITT document for full details of this requirement. Renewal: The contract will be in place from contract award for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. The Contract may be extended at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract in discussion with the successful tenderer. At the point of extension the Council is willing to consider a price review. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560730 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment - 51611100 - Hardware installation services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560730 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560730 ICT Network Contractor for Argyll and Bute Council - Argyll and Bute Council have historically engaged a network contractor to carry out various network connection works in schools and office buildings across Argyll and Bute (mainland and islands). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837905 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837905 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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