Planning

Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework

PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING

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Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement for Housing (PfH) is in the planning stage for a new "Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework," which aims to replace the current framework set to expire in February 2025. The scope includes several categories such as Networking and Security, Unified Communications and Voice Solutions, and Mobile Communications. This procurement, with an estimated value of £80,000,000, is classified under telecommunications services (CPV code: 64200000) and is expected to engage a variety of suppliers. The procurement process will include extensive market engagement through various channels. Interested suppliers should contact the Central Procurement Services Team at supportservices@pfh.co.uk.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses involved in telecommunications services, digital inclusion, and IoT solutions. The framework will be divided into multiple lots, making it accessible to both SMEs and larger, established companies. Suppliers specialising in network infrastructure, data security, or mobile communications will find this tender particularly relevant. The future framework aims to support innovation and inclusion in the telecommunications sector, making it a pivotal opportunity for companies to expand their portfolios and customer base.

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Notice Title

Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and the Internet of Things Framework

Notice Description

The current Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and Internet of Things framework expires in February 2025. It currently comprises 6 lots: - Networking and Security - Unified Communications and Voice Solutions - Total Communications Solutions - Mobile Communications - Community WiFi and Digital Inclusion - Internet of Things

Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing Telecommunications, Digital Inclusion and Internet of Things framework is due to expire in February 2026. It is anticipated that the future framework will be divided into lots, depending on the outcome of market engagement. PfH wishes to engage with suitably experienced and qualified suppliers in order to support the development of the strategy for the replacement framework. Engagement with SMEs will be particularly welcomed, as well as with larger established companies. Interested suppliers should contact the Central Procurement Services Team at: supportservices@pfh.co.uk Market engagement will be conducted through a variety of channels which may include but not be limited to one to one telephone or video calls, face to face meetings or wider supplier engagement sessions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04da61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003211-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30237110 - Network interfaces

30237200 - Computer accessories

30237270 - Portable computer carrying cases

31712112 - SIM cards

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)

32400000 - Networks

32410000 - Local area network

32412000 - Communications network

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32412110 - Internet network

32412120 - Intranet network

32413000 - Integrated network

32413100 - Network routers

32415000 - Ethernet network

32416000 - ISDN network

32416100 - ISDX network

32420000 - Network equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32423000 - Network hubs

32424000 - Network infrastructure

32425000 - Network operating system

32427000 - Network system

32428000 - Network upgrade

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

32430000 - Wide area network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

32523000 - Telecommunications facilities

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

32580000 - Data equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48210000 - Networking software package

48214000 - Network operating system software package

48215000 - Networking developers' software package

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

48219700 - Communications server software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48221000 - Internet browsing software package

48222000 - Web server software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48511000 - Desktop communications software package

48730000 - Security software package

48731000 - File security software package

48732000 - Data security software package

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48820000 - Servers

48821000 - Network servers

48822000 - Computer servers

48823000 - File servers

48824000 - Printer servers

48825000 - Web servers

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

50312600 - Maintenance and repair of information technology equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines

50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

72212218 - License management software development services

72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

72212221 - Internet browsing software development services

72212222 - Web server software development services

72212730 - Security software development services

72212731 - File security software development services

72212732 - Data security software development services

72212781 - System management software development services

72212982 - Configuration management software development services

72315000 - Data network management and support services

72315100 - Data network support services

72315200 - Data network management services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

72511000 - Network management software services

72700000 - Computer network services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING
Contact Name
Jane Brighouse
Contact Email
jbrighouse@pfh.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
YES
Postcode
WA2 0YL
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Poulton North
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

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