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Distributed Antenna System within Landlord Office Space in Central London

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

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20 Oct 2021 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Houses of Parliament in Central London has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Distributed Antenna System as an extension to their existing infrastructure. The procurement occurred under a limited method, specifically via an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 20th October 2021, with a total value of £435,665 for a service period of three years. This project falls within the communications equipment industry category, classified under CPV code 32570000, encompassing detailed design, installation, testing, and support services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications equipment and support services, particularly those with experience in building infrastructure extensions. Companies with capabilities in mobile communication systems, design, and installation are encouraged to consider similar future tenders, as they may emerge in response to other projects from the UK Parliament or other governmental bodies. With a strong background in working with office accommodations and understanding the complexities of integrating new systems into existing frameworks, these businesses can position themselves for success in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distributed Antenna System within Landlord Office Space in Central London

Notice Description

The provision of a Distributed Antenna System as an extension to the existing Landlord system within office space occupied by the Contracting Authority including the supply of equipment, detailed design, installation, testing, commissioning and Service and Support over a 3-year term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Parliament intends to contract with ExcelRedstone Converged Solutions Limited for the provision of a Distributed Antenna System as an extension to the existing Landlord system to service an office building occupied by the Contracting Authority consistent with its responsibilities under the lease.

Procurement Information

UK Parliament has entered into a new lease for office accommodation in Central London. The Landlord has an existing In-Building Cellular solution to support their own mobile communications which is capable of being extended for the accommodation UK Parliament is occupying. The Landlord has supplied the digital Distributed Antenna System 'back-bone' (first-fix) infrastructure throughout the building as part of their CAT A works undertaken by the Landlord contracted to ISG. ExcelRedstone Converged Solutions Limited completed this Distributed Antenna System as a subcontractor to ISG under this contract. The Landlord has a contract with Avison Young as the Building Managing Agent who have also appointed ExcelRedstone Converged Solutions Limited for the maintenance of the existing Distributed Antenna System. The proposed system within Landlord office space is an extension to the landlord system which is a different system to that the Authority usually operates. The Landlord system already has connection to EE, O2 and Vodafone with capacity to support the number of subscribers on the floors occupied by the Authority. Therefore, the proposed scope is an extension of the existing Landlord system as introducing a new system based on the Authority's existing system would mean a further requirement for new base stations from the mobile operators which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance together with the associated costs. Accordingly, Regulation 32(5)(b) "the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance" is deemed to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02edee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026241-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,665 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCELREDSTONE CONVERGED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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