Tender

Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is seeking a service provider for the "Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East." This procurement falls under the telecommunications sector and is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12 March 2021. The service is intended to maintain approximately 152 fixed telephone systems in the North East until the transition to Internet Protocol (IP) solutions is complete, following the planned disconnection of copper lines by BT in 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies with a proven track record in servicing legacy telephone systems, as well as those equipped to manage the transition to newer technologies, will find this contract especially pertinent. Engaging with this contract enables businesses to enhance their market presence and operational capabilities within the education sector across the North East of England.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Annual Maintenance, Servicing and Repair of Existing Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems in Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) Across the North East

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a single Provider capable of Annually Maintaining, Servicing and Repairing approximately 152 Legacy Fixed Telephone Systems within Schools/Academies/Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the North East and who have a Service Level Agreement with Corporate Procurement. This Service will be required until such time BT switched off the old copper lines in 2025 and current end-users of this Legacy Equipment have had the opportunity to migrate Systems over to an Internet Protocol (IP) Solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-397e6616-6953-4724-8248-5b0548d917e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f68e885-00b6-4067-a0e9-3618f143a9a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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