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Bi-Modal video conference rollout

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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13 Oct 2021 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Bi-Modal video conference rollout" project, aimed at enhancing educational access for students unable to attend campus. This project falls within the communications equipment industry category and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15 July 2021, and the contract was active from 16 July 2021 to 19 July 2021, with a total value of £47,308.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications equipment, particularly those that can provide innovative video conferencing solutions. Well-suited competitors are likely to be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector, as the purchasing body expresses a preference for engaging with SMEs. Companies looking to expand their footprint in educational technology or remote communication solutions should consider participating in similar future tenders from higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bi-Modal video conference rollout

Notice Description

Bi-Modal video conference rollout, which is part of the university strategy for teaching students that cannot get to campus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-571e5220-bdc3-4764-bb7e-a82ba3bf87f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582cc6d-183e-4926-8c3c-689a3bf3e200
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,308 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,308 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2021 - 19 Jul 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Karen Aird
Contact Email
k.aird@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GVAV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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