Award

Cabling, Resource & Materials

D V L A

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15 Oct 2018 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking tenders for cabling, resource, and materials services. The contract is classified under the installation services of communications equipment and is valued at £500,000. This tender was part of a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 12th September 2018 and extends until 11th September 2021, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2018. The location for service delivery is within Swansea, specifically at the DVLA's three sites: Morriston, Ty Felin, and Swansea Vale.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and cabling services. Companies with experience in managed cabling solutions and those equipped to provide on-site engineering support would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for specific equipment such as FLUKE cable analysers and fibre installations indicates a need for expertise, making this an ideal contract for SMEs that excel in operational agility and efficient service delivery.

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Notice Title

Cabling, Resource & Materials

Notice Description

DVLA currently has a contract in place for cabling work and full time resource. TUPE terms are likely to apply but bidders should seek their own legal advice on whether TUPE applies and should reflect any financial implications in their offers. DVLA will not be involved in any TUPE discussions. Discussions and decisions around TUPE need to be agreed and if applicable in place prior to the contract start date. This request is to provide an on-site engineer Monday - Friday 8 Hours a day to provide a managed cabling service. In addition the contract will cover Out of Hours (OoH) cabling moves on the three Swansea sites (Morriston, Ty Felin and Swansea Vale) along with any materials required for cabling works. Data outlet moves Data outlet additions Data outlet removal Cabling fault investigation and repair Local site survey Patching Project works and management Provide quotes to supply materials for projects Fibre Installations Cat6 Installations Telecom Installations Look after documentation related to Datacentres and comms rooms cabling capacity. Quarterly Service review Suppliers will need to provide the following for the on-site engineer: FLUKE Cable analyser (Cat6/Fibre Heads) Fusion Splicer OTDR (SM/MM) Hand Polishing Kit Telecom Testing Equipment Hand Tools Laptop Branded Workwear Car Mobile Phone DVLA will provide the following: Network Connectivity Access to DVLA email/LAN via desktop PC Access to Service now stack for fault calls Desk telephone and fixed landline number Health & Safety procedures On-site induction DVLA Security Pass Suppliers to provide evidence the following Mandatory requirements: Proof on-site engineer has SC Clearance Suppliers to provide details of their Industry Accreditations Suppliers to provide details of their Supplier Accreditations Suppliers to provide details of their Engineers Accreditations/qualifications Suppliers shall provide a statement regarding the scope of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans to protect the Agency from the consequences of business interruptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af70afd3-c773-49dc-af3a-4f9fd18eb302
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c725a9-2c1b-4c6f-acc9-c79e3a3a7894
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2021 3-4 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
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITM COMMUNICATIONS

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