Tender

Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking a replacement for the current analogue radio communications systems at the Barbican Arts Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a new digital system. This procurement opportunity, titled "Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System," falls under the industry category of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The contract will span 36 months, with a total value of £474,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of August 15, 2024, and a contract period starting on September 1, 2024, until August 31, 2027.

This tender for radio communication systems presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in radio equipment, installation services, and maintenance services within the communication industry to compete. With a focus on digital technology, companies with expertise in providing reliable and high-bandwidth solutions would be well-suited for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this one-stage procurement process, offering the chance for growth and collaboration with the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama Radio Communications System

Notice Description

The City is looking to tender for the provision of a replacement of the current out of date analogue radio communications systems at both the Barbican Arts Centre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama with a new digital system, which will provide greater bandwidth and more reliability across both facilities. The duration of the contract will be for 36 months. Additional information: Please note that this procurement process is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'CapitaleSourcing' (url: www.capitalesourcing.com). Participants should register as a supplier on the portal using the aforementioned URL/link (if not already), then search for the opportunity titled using the Reference number stated below. The estimated total value of the contract is stated in this notice and is exclusive of VAT and for the entire duration, including all potential future needs as described within the tender documents. The procurement is being run as a one stage process under the open procedure and therefore, if your organisation would like to participate in this tender exercise, it can do so by completing and returning the Qualification Envelope and the Invitation To Tender (ITT) questionnaire which can be found on the City's e-procurement portal at: www.capitalesourcing.com with the Reference number: prj_COL_24148 or itt_COL_18487. Organisations must submit their completed Qualification Envelope and Invitation to Tender (ITT) questionnaire together with any supporting documents, via the system by the return deadline in order to participate and registration is free. Qualification Envelopes and Invitation to Tender (ITT) questionnaires cannot be uploaded after the return deadline. The contracting authority will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their applicable Qualification Envelopes and Invitation to Tender (ITT) questionnaires. The contracting authority reserves the right at any time to vary the timescales in this notice, cease the procurement process and not award the agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the contracting authority takes up any of these rights then it will not be responsible for, or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any candidate or tenderer as a result. Economic operators are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of their tender submissions and all stages throughout the procurement. Under no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for costs or expense borne by the economic operators. The procurement process that will apply to the requirement is specified in the procurement documents accordingly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68682a00-9e7c-4ec6-90f3-cde4a5780374
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63959edc-2621-4d3f-8273-613047f26bdc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

32344200 - Radio receivers

32344210 - Radio equipment

32344280 - Portable radios

32412000 - Communications network

32418000 - Radio network

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

51311000 - Installation services of radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£474,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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