Notice Information
Notice Title
PB2024-01589 Telephony via RM6116 CCS Framework
Notice Description
Lot 1a and 4a
Lot Information
Lot 1
Lot 1a and 4a
Options: The contract will be for five (5) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including sixty (60) months.
Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access ServicesLot 1a Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services is for the provision of connectivity services enabling site to site or site to cloud inter connectivity. The successful framework suppliers will be expected to provide the following services: a) Wide area connectivity for the provision of a managed or unmanaged point-topoint data-only connection. b) Wide area connectivity for the provision of a managed or unmanaged point-to internet/cloud data-only connection. The full scope of Lot 1a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that ispart of the Invitation to Tender documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserves the right to extend lots by varying durations.
Commercial Radio CapabilitiesLot 1b is for the provision of Commercial Radio capabilities as outlined below: a) A voice communication solution utilising UHF, and/or VHF radio frequency bands. b) The ability to transmit and receive from a central operator console a voice communication over the allocated frequency to a hand- held device, push to talk, release to listen, outside of a building. The full scope of Lot 1b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Tactical Radio SystemsLot 1c is for the provision of Tactical Radio Systems as outlined below: A radio solution that enables the exchange of secure[1] voice & amp; data communications over a tactical radio communications system, utilising Line of Sight (LOS) C Band, S Band, L Band, Ultra High Frequency (UHF), Very High Frequency (VHF) and/or High Frequency (HF) radio frequency bands[2]. The ability to transmit and receive, using push to talk to a personal, manpack or platform device, using point to point and/or point to multipoint. The tactical radio system is not reliant on any fixed communications and power infrastructure[3] to operate and may need to be intrinsically safe to operate around electrically initiated munitions. Primary services related to Radio systems for use in tactical situations: Ruggedised Secure Environmentally protected (all tactical situations) Soldier worn Radio system The full scope of Lot 1c is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Critical Domain ServicesLot 1d is for the provision of Critical Registry Services to operate and manage nationally critical UK domains as outlined below: The provision and operation of the technical infrastructure for a UK public sector authority to manage and govern a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain. The provision and operation of the technical infrastructure for a UK public sector authority to manage and govern a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain, plus the additional functions to enable the UK public sector authority to fully outsource the management and governance of a Nationally Critical Public Sector Domain. The full scope of Lot 1d is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access ServicesLot 2a is for the provision of single site connectivity services, including local area networks (LAN) enabling interconnectivity. a. Local area network (LAN) Connectivity services, constrained to a single site, multiple sites in the same local, campus sites and metropolitan area sites enabling a user to consume a locally hosted service. b. Local connectivity services to connect an end user device to a local service. The full scope of Lot 2a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
IoT and Smart CitiesLot 3a is for the provision of Solutions related to Smart Technologies and Internet of things. a. Design, Build and Deliver solutions related to Smart cities, with applications in the following areas; Smart Street lighting, Smart Buildings, Waste management, Water management, Crime prevention, Education and Environment (air and noise pollution) monitoring. b. Suppliers must be able to design an end-to-end solution embedding all technologies required to gather data at the "edge", hold and structure the data in a cloud based platform, and also visualise the information for decision making and monitoring. The full scope of Lot 3a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the Invitation to Tender documentation. Additional information: These numbers are estimated and non restrictive, and are subject to Customer demand. Therefore they are not to be regarded as a guaranteed revenue pipeline, but simply an estimation of demand.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations.
Communication Platform as a ServiceLot 3b Communication Platform as a Service is the provision of software integration services to allow the Buyers applications to be interfaced to the communications suite with APIs. The provision of API interfacing between the unified communications suites and buyer applications e.g. social media, financial planning, sales and resource management. API development from communications suite to external applications. The full scope of Lot 3b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Analogue TelephonyLot 4a Analogue Telephony is the provision of connecting analogue telephony equipment with the Public Switched Telephone Network including voice connectivity, voice call packages, SIP trucks, DDI number ranges, equipment maintenance and support for legacy estates. The scope includes the technology, equipment and solutions that may be required in the delivery, including but not limited to: a. Design, survey, build, management, support and maintenance for Lot 4a services including transformation to IP telephony and equipment adaptation. b. Adaptor/ convertor for internet protocol connection c. voice call packages (including voice minutes, volume packages) d. direct dial in (DDI) ranges e. End user devices f. SIP trunking The full scope of Lot 4a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Digital Communication Services (Unified Communications)Lot 4b is for the provision of Digital communications services, this covers the Unified Communications series of services. UC is a term use for the integration of multiple business communication tools, voice calling, video conferencing, instant messaging and content sharing via a single integrated premises connection. This capability allows the user to seamlessly switch between the various modes of communication. UC services can be accessed by mobile devices so access from mobile networks is expected. The full scope of Lot 4b is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Contact Centre SolutionsLot 4c Contact Centre Solutions is for the provision of call/contact centre services for the use of Buyer employees only; a. The provision of inbound or outbound contact management including automation and queuing to multiple answering points. b. Hardware and software capabilities enabling contact centre core functions, i.e. the ability to make outbound contact and respond to an incoming contact and route the contact to a predefined destination. The full scope of Lot 4c is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Inbound Telephony ServicesLot 4d Inbound Telephony Services is for the provision of telephone numbers for inbound call delivery. a) The provision of a non-geographic number, i.e. deliver all calls to that number to the Buyer's nominated location. b) Non-geographic numbers such as: i) 03xx number services ii) 05xx number services iii) 08xx number services iv) 09xx number services The full scope of Lot 4d is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Paging and AlertingLot 4e Paging and Alerting is for the provision of paging and alerting device and services with the ability to provide and users receive, a tone, numeric or word based alert. The full scope of Lot 4e is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years, with an option to extend for 2 periods of 1 year (2+1+1). CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
IoT and Smart CitiesLot 3a is for the provision of Solutions related to Smart Technologies and Internet of things. a. Design, Build and Deliver solutions related to Smart cities, with applications in the following areas; Smart Street lighting, Smart Buildings, Waste management, Water management, Crime prevention, Education and Environment (air and noise pollution) monitoring. b. Suppliers are able to design an end-to-end solution embedding all technologies required to gather data at the "edge", hold and structure the data in a cloud based platform, and also visualise the information for decision making and monitoring. The full scope of Lot 3a is set out in the Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) that is part of the framework documentation.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-02ed16
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000020-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
64 - Postal and telecommunications services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
30237475 - Electric sensors
31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
31710000 - Electronic equipment
31720000 - Electromechanical equipment
31730000 - Electrotechnical equipment
32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
32220000 - Television transmission apparatus without reception apparatus
32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus
32250000 - Mobile telephones
32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
32350000 - Parts of sound and video equipment
32400000 - Networks
32410000 - Local area network
32412000 - Communications network
32412100 - Telecommunications network
32420000 - Network equipment
32430000 - Wide area network
32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
32540000 - Switchboards
32550000 - Telephone equipment
32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
32570000 - Communications equipment
32580000 - Data equipment
35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
35125100 - Sensors
35700000 - Military electronic systems
35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems
45000000 - Construction work
45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45210000 - Building construction work
45300000 - Building installation work
45310000 - Electrical installation work
45320000 - Insulation work
48000000 - Software package and information systems
48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48210000 - Networking software package
48220000 - Internet and intranet software package
48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
48510000 - Communication software package
48600000 - Database and operating software package
48610000 - Database systems
48700000 - Software package utilities
48730000 - Security software package
48760000 - Virus protection software package
48800000 - Information systems and servers
48820000 - Servers
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50310000 - Maintenance and repair of office machinery
50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials
50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment
50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems
51000000 - Installation services (except software)
51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
64200000 - Telecommunications services
64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
72230000 - Custom software development services
72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
72250000 - System and support services
72260000 - Software-related services
72300000 - Data services
72310000 - Data-processing services
72400000 - Internet services
72410000 - Provider services
72700000 - Computer network services
72710000 - Local area network services
72720000 - Wide area network services
73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems
80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £7,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- £7,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £7,008,617,000 £1B-£10B
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Jan 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 13 Jan 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 22 Jul 2022Expired
- Award Date
- 23 May 20233 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Darlington Borough Council
- Additional Buyers
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- COLERAINE
- Postcode
- DL1 5QT
- Postcode Area
- Darlington
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC3 Tees Valley
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC33 Darlington
- Delivery Location
- TLC13 Darlington
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- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Electoral Ward
- Park East
- Westminster Constituency
- Darlington
Further Information
Notice URLs
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