Notice Information
Notice Title
CA15266 - Communications Solutions
Notice Description
The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Unified Communications and Telephony Lot 2: Network Connectivity Lot 3: Mobile Communications Lot 4: National One-Stop-Shop To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15266. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15266 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-b68a2600-03ad-4bd2-97ac-0be3e0b1a518
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5380a33a-ccd7-4732-9086-6a4f269ce746
- 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
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
-
- CPV Codes
32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £90,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £3,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 10 Aug 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 20 Feb 20251 years ago
- Contract Period
- 10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2029 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- COLCHESTER
- Postcode
- CO4 3SQ
- Post Town
- Colchester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Electoral Ward
- Wivenhoe
- Westminster Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5380a33a-ccd7-4732-9086-6a4f269ce746
28th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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