Procurement of Mobile Telephony

What this is

Queens Cross Housing Association Ltd (Glasgow) is procuring circa 170 Android mobile handsets on a single unified contract, consolidating their existing two-contract fleet of 156 + 13 devices. The contract aims to unify supply base and provide a co-terminus end date for all devices. Initial contract is for 24 months with an option to renew for a further 24 months.

Key points

• Supply of ~170 Android handsets to unify two existing contracts into one co-terminus fleet
• Tenders must be submitted as electronic catalogues with completed pricing matrix
• Submission deadline: 02 June 2026 at 12:00 via PCS Postbox; 24-month initial term with 24-month renewal option

Who can bid

Open procedure. No SPD module referenced. Procurement documents access restricted (obtain via PCS). Tenders must be in the form of electronic catalogues. No EU funding. Contract awarded by a central purchasing body.

How it is scored

Price is not the only award criterion; all criteria stated in the procurement documents. Bidders must complete a pricing matrix (QCHA Pricing Matrix Single provided as attachment). Contract was awarded (contract award notice published 26 June 2026).

How to submit

Tenders submitted electronically via PCS Postbox (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk). Tender validity until 29 September 2026. Tender opening: 02 June 2026 at 12:00.

Clarifications

Via PCS Q&A facility. Contact: David Dick, ddick@qcha.org.uk, +44 1419453003.

Contract period

Initial contract duration: 24 months. Option to renew for a further 24 months. First tranche: 156 connections; remaining 17 devices to be brought in 2027.

Classification

CPV 32250000 — Mobile telephones ScotlandGlasgow & Strathclyde