Tender

Supply Of And Ongoing Support For A Court Recording And VTC System For The SBA Judicial Courts

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2024 at 12:44

Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 12:28

TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2024 at 07:15

Planning

07 May 2024 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting potential suppliers to tender for a contract to supply, install, and support a new recording and video teleconferencing system for the judicial courts in the UK Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Episkopi and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus. This procurement, currently at the tender stage, involves supplying and installing new hardware and software, removing and responsibly disposing of existing hardware, providing live-link facilities for remote access to court sessions, and offering cloud storage for up to 6000 hours of audiovisual recordings annually. The contract, valued at £535,000, spans a five-year term with no extension options. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 3rd September 2024, followed by the expected award of the contract in October 2024, and the system’s operational deadline by 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in video conferencing equipment, software development, and IT support services. Companies with robust capabilities in installing and maintaining audiovisual systems, providing cloud storage solutions, and offering remote and on-site support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive open procedure and moderate cyber risk profile underscore the need for tenderers to demonstrate comprehensive technical and economic capacities. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can establish a presence in the defence sector, particularly within the judicial infrastructure of the SBA courts, enhancing their market reputation and diversifying their client portfolio.

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Notice Title

Supply Of And Ongoing Support For A Court Recording And VTC System For The SBA Judicial Courts

Notice Description

This notice is to invite potential suppliers to tender for a contract to supply, install and support the ongoing maintenance of a new recording and video teleconferencing system for the judicial courts in the UK Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Episkopi and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus. The Contract value is PS535,000 across a five-year term. The Contract terms do not accommodate any extension options and the Contract will expire after 5 years. The Contract will feature a 6-month implementation period. The Contractor is expected to supply and install new hardware and software in the SBA Court estate; to remove and responsibly dispose of the existing hardware; provide a live-link facility that permits remote access to the court sessions from anywhere in the world; and to provide cloud storage for up to 6000 hours per annum of audio visual recordings of court sessions. The Contractor will further be required to support the new system for the duration of the Contract, providing ongoing support and maintenance both remotely and on-island (as required). The cyber risk profile for this requirement, identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is MODERATE (Reference RAR-240425A05). Tenderers for this contract will be required to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) which can be completed online or using the PDF document included in the Tender Documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to invite potential suppliers to tender for a contract to supply, install and support the ongoing maintenance of a new recording and video teleconferencing system for the judicial courts in the UK Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) of Episkopi and Dhekelia on the island of Cyprus. The Contract value is PS410,000 across a five-year term. The Contract terms do not accommodate any extension options and the Contract will expire after 5 years. The Contract will feature a 6-month implementation period. The Contractor is expected to supply and install new hardware and software in the SBA Court estate; to remove and responsibly dispose of the existing hardware; provide a live-link facility that permits remote access to the court sessions from anywhere in the world; and to provide cloud storage for up to 6000 hours per annum of audio visual recordings of court sessions. The Contractor will further be required to support the new system for the duration of the Contract, providing ongoing support and maintenance both remotely and on-island (as required). The cyber risk profile for this requirement, identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is MODERATE (Reference RAR-240425A05). Tenderers for this contract will be required to complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) which can be completed online or using the PDF document included in the Tender Documents.

Renewal: This is a new contract that has changed significantly from the incumbent contract. It is likely that this contract will be re-tendered again when it expires in 5 years time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026664-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

32232000 - Video-conferencing equipment

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment

48515000 - Video conferencing software package

50343000 - Repair and maintenance services of video equipment

51314000 - Installation services of video equipment

72212515 - Video conferencing software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Samuel Hunt
Contact Email
samuel.hunt129@mod.gov.uk, ukstratcom-comrcl-bfc@modgovuk.onmicrosoft.com
Contact Phone
+44 3301641515

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BFP O53
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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