Tender

Contract for the supply of Radio and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

27 Nov 2019 at 14:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply of radio and associated services, specifically two-way business radio communication systems. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 January 2020. This contract falls under the goods category, focused on radio, television, and communication equipment, and will serve various user groups within the university, including Security and Estates Management. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run for an initial period of three years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications technologies and services. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing, supplying, installing, and supporting radio systems, along with the capability to integrate legacy equipment and ensure GDPR compliance. Companies that can provide cost-effective solutions and manage the disposal of old equipment efficiently will be well-positioned to compete for this strategic partnership with the University of Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Radio and associated services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham currently has a number of user groups that require two-way business radio communication systems. Some of these groups use business radio to support health and safety and potentially lifesaving functions. The current service users includes Security, Estates Management IT Services, HAS, Accommodation Services, Potering and Cleaning as well as a number of independent small groups. The objective of this tender process is to appoint a trusted integrator with the ability to source and supply, install and support two-way business radio hardware, software and cabling to deliver a robust and resilient communications system to The University of Birmingham (UOB). The University is looking to reduce costs and downtime for radio systems, ensuring that the infrastructure is fully-functioning, efficient and highly available for all service users. The University wishes to procure business radio systems, and to form a strategic partnership with a trusted integrator and have the ability to purchase associated software/hardware, cabling, leaky feeder systems both above and below ground and associated professional services that will provide support and management for the infrastructure. Any solution proposed must take in to account the current environment for both above and below ground communicators. The high level objectives of this tender and a subsequent contract include: o An easy to implement service, which has a minimal impact on staff resource from a daily management Perspective. o Any solution must take account of legacy equipment and incorporate this where required. o Any solution must be cost effective and must be able to support the University's requirements. o Any solution implemented must use encryption to comply with GDPR regulation regarding the transmission of personal information. o To undertake disposal of old legacy radio equipment in line with the Waste Electrical and Electronic and Equipment directive on a cost neutral basis. The University of Birmingham is looking to award a contract for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional period of one plus, one plus, and one years Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b434e19d-bd87-48e7-8f2c-2e0085903cc3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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