Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
South of Scotland Enterprise Agency
Carmont House, The Crichton, Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4TA
UK
Telephone: +44 1750535901
E-mail: david.rees@sose.scot
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30448
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
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Other: Economic and Community Development Agency
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Fully managed IT service for the Mountainbike Innovation Centre (MTBIC), Innerleithen
Reference number: SOSE-801
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32410000
72222300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM91
Main site or place of performance:
Innerleithen
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/08/2026
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
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
24/08/2026
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
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=831971.
(SC Ref:831971)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Jedburgh Sheriff Court
Jedburgh
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/05/2026