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Award

07 Aug 2024 at 15:53

Award

16 Oct 2023 at 14:47

Award

22 Dec 2022 at 15:36

TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2022 at 14:15

Tender

11 Aug 2022 at 13:56

Planning

14 May 2021 at 22:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mobile refresh 2024" project, led by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited, has successfully concluded. This project, classified under industry category CPV 32250000 for mobile telephones, aims to provide mobile devices and accessories within the UK. The procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure and is now in the award stage. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 14 May 2024, following a selective bidding process with key evaluation criteria focused on price. Despite being a large-scale procurement, it saw four bids, with the lowest valid bid being £601,486 and the highest £656,003.4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the mobile telecommunications industry, particularly those specializing in the manufacture and supply of mobile devices and accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with competitive pricing strategies and the ability to meet the specified requirements can benefit from similar future contracts. Given the scale and scope of this procurement and the involvement of a major player like Virgin Media Business Limited, companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector telecommunications market should actively seek out such selective procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mobile refresh 2024

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile devices and accessories

Lot Information

Mobile and Voice Data Services Catalogue

Provision of Mobile devices and accessories

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Mobile Voice and Data Solutions

For the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services including hardware - through further competition. This includes but is not limited to: * UK airtime and calls, SMS and data, * International airtime, calls, SMS and data * Roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data * Device hardware, accessories and supporting services, * Mobile device management and associated supplementary services (for example, security) In addition to covering the range of services outlined above, the scope of Lot 2 is designed to enable the Buyer to procure a bespoke solution(s), which may include a customisable range of products and/or individually tailored services to fit their business needs. It provides solutions for more complex goods and services and / or a range of niche requirements in low or high volumes

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Telecommunications Audit & Health Check

For the provision of Telecommunications Audit & Health Check. This Lot covers the provision of: * A service that audits current spend and usage levels * Analysis of existing Buyer requirements against service availability and a recommendation of possible tariff/solution prioritisation and a preferred agreement supplier * Physical audit and contact services.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Professional Services

For the provision of Professional Services. This Lot covers the professional services and advice required to achieve a future operating model design incorporating any related technologies for Mobile Voice and Data Services. It provides business and technical subject matter mobile expertise to create, manage and optimise Mobile Voice and Data Services including (but not limited to); * System and service integration * Business Case, Specification Development and Proof of Concept * Security solutions for Mobile * Transition support services * Strategy / Policy * Customer mobile application development * Technical assurance

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024920-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32251000 - Car telephones

32251100 - Hands-free set

32252000 - GSM telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)

32342440 - Voice-mail system

32400000 - Networks

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

48620000 - Operating systems

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services

64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services

64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services

64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72212730 - Security software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,518,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,518,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,518,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
13 Dec 20223 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
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
Additional Buyers

North Tyneside Council

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

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Virgin Media Business Limited

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