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Tenant Network & Telephony Services for UoWSP & EIC-BTC

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

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Award

27 Jan 2023 at 13:06

Tender

08 Jul 2022 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton has completed the procurement process for "Tenant Network & Telephony Services for UoWSP & EIC-BTC." This contract falls under the goods category and aims to provide internet and telephony services to the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) and potentially to The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford. The tender had two lots, with Lot 1 for UoWSP already awarded, while Lot 2 was cancelled due to budgetary constraints. The total contract value for Lot 1 is £307,077.54, signed on November 1, 2022.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers to cater to the University's network and telephony needs. Businesses offering shared-business telephone network services, local area network services, and wide area network services would be suitable candidates to compete. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting competition based on a quality-price criteria. The University of Wolverhampton, a public body in the education sector, initiated this tender to enhance connectivity services for its facilities, providing a clear timeline and scope for interested parties to participate and contribute to their business growth.

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Notice Title

Tenant Network & Telephony Services for UoWSP & EIC-BTC

Notice Description

To supply Tenant Internet and Telephony Services to the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) and the potential to also supply The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford (EIC-BTC).

Lot Information

Tenant Network & Telephony Services UoWSP

Provide suitable internet, network and telephony provision that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by the current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) whilst also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since we began our previous contract (2015).

Renewal: expected to be procured approx. 12 months prior to contract end

Tenant Network & Telephony Services EIC-BTC

The goal of this tender is to obtain a suitable internet, network and telephony provision from a Service Provider that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by our current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) while also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since the start of the previous contract (2015). There will also be the potential that the sister site will also look to onboard the chosen solution dependant on its offering, The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford is currently serviced by a simple dedicated Virgin Media line with self-managed network and telephony provisions managed by our two onsite/in-house network technicians. Project Aims and Objectives To secure a quality, reliable and cost-effective provision of internet and telephony services for both site operation and tenant needs to meet the demands of each site individually, with the potential to award a combined contract to provide economies of scale. Minimal downtime to be experienced in any swap over of service providers. Contract Duration The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing September 2023 for EIC BTC with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months.

Renewal: Expected to be approx. 12 months prior to the contract end date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002615-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£305,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£307,077 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wlv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1902321000

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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