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Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System

NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES

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Award

12 Oct 2021 at 11:27

Tender

25 Jan 2021 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group is currently engaging in a tender process for the provision of a Unified Communications System. This procurement falls under the category of installation services for communications equipment and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender is being conducted via a selective procurement method and follows a restricted procedure with an application deadline set for 1st March 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 9th June 2021 and will expire on 8th June 2024, allowing for a 60-month duration with potential extension options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, communications equipment, and systems integration. Companies with a proven track record in designing and implementing unified communications systems would be especially well-suited to compete. With six bids already submitted, this contract could enable firms to expand their portfolio within the education sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System

Notice Description

Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Restricted Procedure (two-stage) Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System. Contract to begin 9th June 2021, for implementation of the system by 30th June 2021. The contract will expire 8th June 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPTC Group of Colleges is the result of a merger between Coleg Powys and Neath Port Talbot College 7 years ago. Following the merger, the two individual Colleges legacy phone systems were not integrated and the two legacy systems are still operational. The NPTC Group intends to identify and appoint a Supplier for the design, supply, installation and support of a new unified communications system across all of its sites in June 2021 for completion of delivery by 30th June 2021. It is intended that the new unified communications system will replace the two existing legacy systems. Removal of existing equipment is not required.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 24x1 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025463-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32573000 - Communications control system

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48510000 - Communication software package

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£313,682 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.peets@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 1639648091

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA10 7RF
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Bryn-coch South
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONVERSANT TECHNOLOGIES

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