Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street
Motherwell
ML1 1AB
UK
E-mail: corporateprocurement@northlan.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM84
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) - Provision of estate-wide 1Gbps capable FTTP Broadband Services to NLC Social Housing
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45314000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to participate in a market engagement exercise relating to a forthcoming procurement for the large‑scale installation of full fibre (FTTP) infrastructure across its housing estate.
This programme forms a core element of the Council’s Digital North Lanarkshire ambitions, which aim to reduce digital exclusion, enhance independent living, and ensure tenants have improved access to high‑quality digital services and greater control over how they interact with council systems.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for early market engagement.
Its purpose is to:
-Inform the market of the Council’s intention to procure an end‑to‑end FTTP installation partner.
-Understand supplier capability and capacity.
-Refine the procurement strategy prior to publication of the formal tender.
This PIN is not a call for competition.
The forthcoming procurement will seek to appoint a provider (or providers) capable of managing the full lifecycle delivery of a 1 gigabit-capable full fibre network to approximately 36,000 social housing properties across North Lanarkshire.
The focus of this procurement is on end‑to‑end design, build, installation and commissioning of FTTP infrastructure, including all enabling and assurance activities.
Further Information is avaliable within the document contained within the "Additional Documents" section attached to this Prior Information Notice.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
40 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32400000
32524000
35125100
64210000
64200000
45230000
45231000
45314000
32562000
32520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM84
Main site or place of performance:
North Lanarkshire Council Area
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Expression of Interest
North Lanarkshire Council invites interested contractors to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to demonstrate their capability, experience, and suitability for participation in this upcoming opportunity.
Market Consultation
To help shape a procurement approach that meets the needs of both the Council and the wider supply chain, North Lanarkshire Council is undertaking a market consultation exercise. We encourage interested parties to complete a short survey and provide feedback that will support the development of an effective and sustainable contract to meet the needs.
The Questionnaire is available on MS Forms and can be accessed via the document contained within the "Additional Documents" section attached to this Prior Information Notice.
The deadline for submission of Questionnaire Reponses is 5pm, Thursday 30 April 2026.
II.2.14) Additional information
This notice is not a call for competition.
Publication of this PIN does not oblige the Council to proceed to procurement nor create any contractual obligations.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
05/06/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This notice is not a call for competition.
Publication of this PIN does not oblige the Council to undertake a procurement process nor does it create any contractual obligations.
The primary aim of this PIN is to engage with the market and gather insight that will support the shaping and refinement of a future procurement exercise.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=826159.
(SC Ref:826159)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/04/2026