Tender

Luminate Education / Leeds City College - WIFI Provision

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City College, located in Leeds, UK, is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a wireless telecommunications system, specifically an 'Arista wireless solution' or its equivalent. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender phase scheduled to conclude on 15 May 2019. The contract period will commence on 31 May 2019 and extend until 31 July 2019. This opportunity falls under the services category and the main classification includes CPV code 32510000, focused on wireless telecommunications systems.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and IT services sector, particularly those with the capability to deliver long-term support and warranty services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements outlined by Leeds City College will find this procurement particularly suitable, as the contracting authority is open to proposals from any registered suppliers capable of fulfilling its needs. Competitive advantages may be gained by businesses that demonstrate reliability and strong partnerships with manufacturers of the proposed solutions.

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Notice Title

Luminate Education / Leeds City College - WIFI Provision

Notice Description

Leeds City College ('the College') is seeking to purchase an 'Arista wireless solution (or equivalent). Requirement is for implementation within the Group. Please note - Both warranty and support have to be included within the purchase price and run for a period of not less than five years. Any warranty must also be deferred from the date of purchase to the actual 'go-live' date of August 2019, then run concurrently for the minimum period of three years. Also, any proposed professional services must be included within the price. Proposals which incorporate alternative manufacturers' equipment or solutions whose performance is likely to be less effective or less reliable than the equipment stated, or whose use will impact upon the current deployed infrastructure as a whole, or whose use will require significant training or other investment by the College will not be accepted. Additional information: The process will be managed through Leeds City College's e-Tendering portal, in-tend, which provides a secure delivery mechanism and an auditable record of the process. There is no cost associated with using the portal and merely requires a short registration process. Any issues, queries or problems with the e-Tendering portal needs to be addressed to Further Education Colleges by telephone on 0845 557 8079 or by email at support@in-tend.co.uk. Any question in respect of the tender documentation should be sent via the portal using the messaging facility within the system. This ensures that a complete audit trail of the process is generated. Questions raised which result in additional information being provided will be shared with all organisations together with Leeds City College's response, but will not breach any areas of commercially sensitive information. Leeds City College accepts no liability for any costs incurred by any organisations in respect or preparing or submitting any Expression of Interest documentation or any further elements of the wider procurement process. Delivery Notes Tenders should preferably be returned electronically using the In-Tend procurement portal. If you submit your tender in hard copy, your envelope must NOT display your name or address. If a courier is delivering the tender for you, please make sure that they do not label or mark the envelope with anything which will identify you. Please make sure that any additional packaging is clearly identified as containing a tender. If you do use a courier, please ensure that they know the exact location of the College site to which the tender should be delivered. Leeds City College cannot be held responsible for the late arrival of tenders due to misunderstanding or unavoidable delay. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf785e03-3f3a-40ae-8866-12d24294e590
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b6ea82-7f81-40ee-bc31-12e4409c1f5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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