EDINBURGH-headquartered Commsworld, the UK-wide provider of networking and connectivity solutions, has been awarded a £15 million contract by Renfrewshire Council to upgrade its digital connectivity and services across the region.
In a landmark deal lasting 17 years, Commsworld is partnering with CityFibre, the UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform, to rollout full fibre connectivity to approximately 180 council buildings including schools, local libraries and community centres, as well as the region’s CCTV and traffic control systems.
CityFibre will design, build, operate and own more than 80% of the new network, with Commsworld delivering connectivity to the remaining sites and providing all services over the new network.
Construction in Renfrewshire is set to begin this summer creating a core network of approximately 130km.
CityFibre will be connecting public sector sites in Johnstone, Linwood, Paisley and Renfrew, whilst Commsworld will build full-fibre connectivity directly to sites in Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Erskine, Houston and Inchinnan.
This deal is the largest public sector contract agreed in the UK this year so far.
Bruce Strang, Commsworld chief operating officer, said: “This is a very exciting new contract for Commsworld.
“We have demonstrated a track record of success in delivering massively enhanced infrastructure to Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Glasgow, and look forward to delivering the same for Renfrewshire Council.”
Rob Hamlin, CityFibre, chief commercial officer, said: “The Coronavirus has highlighted the critical role of digital connectivity in our daily lives and this will only continue to increase. We are delighted to be working alongside Commsworld to deliver such an important digital infrastructure project for Renfrewshire Council, one that underpins the area’s development and success for generations.
“Alongside our full fibre rollouts in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and most recently, Dundee and Inverness, creating thousands of jobs across the country, this latest project cements CityFibre’s major contribution to delivering a full fibre future for Scotland.”
