Planning

Telecommunications & Associated Services

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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Planning

08 Jan 2021 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by Procurement for Housing for a project titled "Telecommunications & Associated Services" within the telecommunications industry. This framework agreement, valued at £35 million, aims to provide telecommunications services and is currently in the planning stage with the next significant date for market engagement set for 2nd June 2021. The procurement will encompass multiple lots, including Network Communications, Mobile Communications, and Off Premise Hosted Telephony, and is intended for a range of contracting authorities across the UK, including registered providers of social housing, local authorities, and other public bodies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications and associated services. Businesses offering solutions in network communications, mobile services, and telecommunications consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers capable of delivering integrated solutions, installation services, and maintenance of telecommunications systems could find a strong fit within this framework, catering to a wide range of public sector clients under the auspices of Procurement for Housing.

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Notice Title

Telecommunications & Associated Services

Notice Description

The current Telecommunications and Associated Services Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021. It comprises three Lots: Lot 1 - Network Communications, Lot 2 - Mobile Communications, Lot 3 - Off Premise Hosted Telephony.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PfH wish to establish a multiple supplier framework agreement to provide Telecommunications and associated services to its member base. The scope of the Framework will include the supply of Communications Network Solutions spanning traditional calls and lines, network connectivity, on premise IP telephony services, call centres and contact centre services, unified communications, design, supply, installation and maintenance of telecoms systems, hardware and infrastructure, hosted communications solutions and associated consultancy services. The scope will also include Mobile Communications and associated hardware, systems and software, hardware repair services, mobile cloud storage and sharing services supported by associated consultancy services. The framework is likely to be divided into lots, which will be finalised following market engagement. Details of the lots will be set out in the Contract Notice. PfH wishes to engage with the market in order to support the development of the framework strategy. This will be carried out through one to one telephone / video call discussions. For further information please contact our Support Services Team - Supportservices@pfh.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028898
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000334-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32413000 - Integrated network

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32524000 - Telecommunications system

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment

51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
Jane Brighouse
Contact Email
jbrighouse@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7971266217

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4NS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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