Award

Flex EA A-FLEX-3 - Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 5 Years

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

30 Oct 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the "Flex EA A-FLEX-3 - Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 5 Years" contract, categorised under the CPV code for Networks. The procurement, facilitated through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was finalised with key dates including the tender period ending on 24th July 2024 and the contract period running from 25th July 2024 to 28th June 2029. The project, valued at £1,110,016.30, involves services to be delivered primarily at the B15 2TT postal code in Birmingham. The award stage was activated on 26th July 2024 and formally published on 30th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network services, particularly smaller enterprises (SMEs), given the contract's five-year duration and substantial value. The awarded supplier, CAE Technology Services Limited, a large-scale enterprise, exemplifies the type of firm that can leverage such opportunities to enhance their service portfolio and market presence. Companies with strong capabilities in network solutions, particularly those experienced in long-term collaborations, are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Flex EA A-FLEX-3 - Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 5 Years

Notice Description

Flex EA A-FLEX-3 - Collaboration Flex Plan 3.0 5 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b21679e0-d252-47fd-b9f1-09161d3cc1a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f32a88c-833b-4107-a4ee-cbd3fdaf86ae
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

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,110,016 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,110,016 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2024 - 28 Jun 2029 4-5 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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