Notice Information
Notice Title
Communications Solutions
Notice Description
The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.
Lot Information
Unified Communications and Telephony
The Lot will involve, amongst other aspects, the supply of communications software, hardware, installation, training and support of communications supplies, services and solutions whereby users can use a multitude of different devices such as physical phones, software on laptops, PC's and apps on mobiles to make and receive calls via a telephony platform. The Lot will provide the intelligent combining of voice, video, instant messaging, mobile voice and data, and other multimedia services in a bespoke way depending on the end users' needs. This Lot will cover all encompassing solutions offering for example Desktop Agent/Supervisor, Contact Centre, Video Conferencing and Email/Text management functionality. It will also provide access to IP Telephony, Voice Over IP Services and Call Tariff Packages; encompassing the provision and support of IP solutions and Cyber Security provisions.
Network ConnectivityThe supply, setup and support of networks and associated networking services. It addresses the supply and support of networks and associated networking services for the provision of managed connectivity for high bandwidth secure services and other communications and telecommunications requirements. This Lot also encompasses but is not limited to, the provision and support of digital connections, network equipment and servers, along with associated support services within premises, and will include Managed LAN services, Wi-Fi and Cyber Security provisions.
Mobile CommunicationsThis Lot will provide access to all aspects of mobile communications and services by either Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) or Resellers - i.e., handsets, other devices, airtime - call time, data etc, associated value added services and Cyber Security provisions.
National One-Stop-ShopThis Lot will provide access to the entire suite of communications solutions, supplies and services detailed within the scope of Lots 1, 2 and 3 from a national one-stop-shop provision.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e55f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055855-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
51 - Installation services (except software)
64 - Postal and telecommunications services
66 - Financial and insurance services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
32237000 - Walkie-talkies
32250000 - Mobile telephones
32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones
32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
32344220 - Radio pagers
32400000 - Networks
32412000 - Communications network
32412100 - Telecommunications 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
32543000 - Telephone switchboards
32546100 - Digital switchboards
32550000 - Telephone equipment
32570000 - Communications equipment
32571000 - Communications infrastructure
32572000 - Communications cable
32581000 - Data-communications equipment
35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
35700000 - Military electronic systems
45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
48000000 - Software package and information systems
48219700 - Communications server software package
48511000 - Desktop communications software package
48730000 - Security software package
48731000 - File security software package
48732000 - Data security software package
48760000 - Virus protection software package
48761000 - Anti-virus software package
48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
64200000 - Telecommunications services
64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services
64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
66131000 - Security brokerage services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
72212730 - Security software development services
72212731 - File security software development services
72212732 - Data security software development services
72212760 - Virus protection software development services
72212761 - Anti-virus software development services
72320000 - Database services
72400000 - Internet services
72420000 - Internet development services
72500000 - Computer-related services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
72700000 - Computer network services
72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
73421000 - Development of security equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £90,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £90,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £45,500,000 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Sep 202511 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Apr 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 11 Sep 202511 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- University of Essex
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BOLTON
- Postcode
- CO4 3SQ
- Postcode Area
- Colchester
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Electoral Ward
- Wivenhoe
- Westminster Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
Further Information
Notice URLs
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