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Softphones +500

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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05 Apr 2023 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the procurement of 500 Audiocodes 405HD IP Phones, with 250 units to be stored until July 2023 and the remaining 250 until December 2023. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £57,180 GBP. The contract period is from March 31, 2023, to December 30, 2024, and the tender period ended on March 30, 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Telecommunications equipment and supplies' category.

This tender by the University of Southampton presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses in the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves the installation of devices across the University's site, creating potential for business growth. Suppliers, like Avoira Limited, that can provide the specified products within the outlined deadlines could benefit from engaging with the University for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Softphones +500

Notice Description

The University of Southampton intends to procure 500 Audiocodes 405HD IP Phones, 250 of which are to be held in bonded storage until end of month July 2023, and the remaining 250 are to be held in bond until end of month December 2023. This is to facilitate the planned, phased programme of installing the units across the University's site, and to mitigate against the limited storage space available to house the units over the period of the works to roll-out the devices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b79857b-f2fe-46f8-b896-a89f8b8fc99f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1328b607-585c-44e5-93ab-da9a4beb04d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£57,180 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 14 Apr 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVOIRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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