Award

STFC IT17510 Video Conferencing MCU Replacement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2018 at 11:21

Tender

31 Jan 2018 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "STFC IT17510 Video Conferencing MCU Replacement" is being conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS). This procurement relates to the industry category of data-processing machines (hardware) and is set in Swindon, England. Currently at the award stage, this contract has a total value of £99,598, with a duration beginning on 14 March 2018 and concluding on 2 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the deadline for bid submissions having been on 14 February 2018.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in video conferencing technology, hardware systems, and IT solutions. Businesses that provide video-conferencing bridging capabilities, interoperability solutions, or hardware installation services should consider competing for this contract, as it involves the replacement of existing video conferencing infrastructure and aims to ensure future scalability and connectivity for advanced communication technologies.

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Notice Title

STFC IT17510 Video Conferencing MCU Replacement

Notice Description

****The final date and time for submission of bids is 14/02/2018 @ 16:00hrs. Do not apply directly to the buyer, bids are to be submitted through the CCS e-sourcing suite**** STFC have a requirement for the supply of a Video-Conferencing Bridging and Interoperability capability that will: * Replace 4 existing virtual video-conferencing rooms, * Allow interworking between all common desktop and video-conferencing clients, * Provide a structured capability for adding connectivity for new types of desktop and video-conferencing client in the future, and * Provide a secure, reliable, and enduring platform. This Bridging and Interoperability capability will replace the existing single physical basic Cisco MCU (Multi-point Control Unit) Bridge with resilient virtual device(s) within STFC Digital Solution's Hyper-V (Microsoft) virtual environment. An initial base capacity of 20 video-conferencing ports ports and appropriate Virtual Meeting Rooms (VMR's) for 3 years is required. This contract will have the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods, the total contract value including possible extension shall not exceed PS125,000.00 excluding VAT. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control Additional information: Do not apply directly to the buyer, bids are to be submitted through the CCS e-sourcing suite As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fdbf67a-be01-4711-b209-74a418df2214
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4577e8c9-a636-4413-bc9f-5c3338fc7ba0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2018 - 2 Mar 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVM IMPACT

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