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Distributed Antenna System

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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26 Mar 2024 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster, based in Coleraine, United Kingdom, has completed an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition for the "Distributed Antenna System" procurement of postal and telecommunications services in the services category. The tender's main objective is to enhance mobile reception in Blocks BC and BD at Belfast. The contract, with an initial duration of Seven (7) years, has been awarded to Freshwave Services Limited.

This procurement presents an opportunity in the telecommunications services industry for businesses specialising in networking, software development, and IT consulting. The University of Ulster's contract for the Distributed Antenna System, aimed at improving mobile reception in Belfast, offers a chance for growth and collaboration, particularly for SMEs with expertise in technological services and solutions.

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Notice Title

Distributed Antenna System

Notice Description

A Digital Antenna System (DAS) is proposed to enhance mobile reception in Blocks BC and BD at Belfast. This will ensure good reception throughout these buildings

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Digital Antenna System (DAS) is proposed to enhance mobile reception in Blocks BC and BD at Belfast. This will ensure good reception throughout these buildings. Via CCS RM6116 (Network Services 3) framework. Lot 2a has been selected as being closest to the scope of the project. Additional information: This call-off contract was awarded following further competition mini-competition as provided for under the Framework Provider CCS RM6116 (Network Services 3) framework. Lot 2a has been selected.

Options: The contract will be for Seven (7) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including Seventy two (72) months.

Procurement Information

A further competition under CCS RM6116 Lot2a was held, with 6 suppliers shortlisted from the response from a RFI. 3 Responses were submitted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009894-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 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
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.simpson@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 28703123609

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHWAVE SERVICES LIMITIED

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