Award

New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms) (1)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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27 Mar 2017 at 12:54

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27 Mar 2017 at 12:51

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17 Mar 2017 at 16:53

Award

02 Mar 2017 at 19:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority is seeking bids for the "New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms)" project, aimed at providing mobile communication solutions. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the intended contract duration set from 14 February 2017 to 31 March 2020, including an optional two-year extension. The total estimated value for the awarded contracts is £173,742 for 210 mobile phones and voice/data plans, with a deadline for submission having passed on 3 February 2017. The location for the delivery of services is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically at the authority's headquarters in Birmingham.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and mobile device provisioning. Businesses capable of supplying CESG-accredited mobile devices with specific technical requirements are particularly well-suited for this tender. With the authority placing significant orders for mobile phones and associated services, this contract can facilitate substantial growth and a stable income for participating suppliers willing to meet the outlined specifications and service needs.

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Notice Title

New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms) (1)

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking the provision of: * 210 mobile phones in accordance with the specification * Voice, Messaging and Data plans * Porting of existing mobile sim numbers to new contracts within the 30 days of commencement of contract but no later than the 24 March 2017. All deliveries of the hardware are to be made within 21 days of both parties signing the Contract. Mobile Phones * Be CESG accredited * Screen display 4.7" minimum * Storage capacity - minimum 32GB * If the proposed model is available with a range of storage capacities then the SUPPLIER should include the costs for the different options above 32GB as Ofwat may decide to purchase some models with the higher capacity * Full duplex high quality audio * Hands-free call capabilities * CLI display; message waiting indicator and directory search capabilities * Tethering enabled; to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting a Wi-Fi enabled device e.g. Surface Pro 3 * Must be able to send and receive email with the ability to add more than one email account * Skype for Business compatibility - audio and video * Have a battery that will last a minimum of 12 hours before re-charging * Minimum 12-megapixel rear facing camera * Minimum 7-megapixel forward facing camera * Asset Management - Each device must be identifiable by a unique number that is easily accessible e.g. serial number, IMEI number * 4G voice calling capability * Black or charcoal grey in colour * The device must be able to be configured automatically into mobile device management (MDM) enrolment and supervision 'out of the box'. Voice, Messaging and Data * Unlimited Voice minutes * Unlimited Text messaging * 2GB data per sim (aggregated over all users) An agreement to provide an initial 210 mobile phones (purchased Sim Free and paid for as a one-off payment) and voice and data plans for a period of 3 years from the start of the contract and an option to extend for a further 2 years. All quotations are to be sourced from lot 6 of the CCS Network Services framework agreement (RM1045).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e25ef2b1-5a1b-4f18-8c1f-06d83ba7bdba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e13ede8-3a86-4672-885a-55fb763d537f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,342 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GAMMA TELECOM

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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