Award

Replacement Telephony Solution

HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

02 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot Watt University seeking a supplier for a 'Replacement Telephony Solution', primarily within the education sector. The tender, initiated on 2nd October 2017, is currently in the award stage, with an active contract signed on 2nd February 2018. The project is valued at £750,000 and includes several deliverables such as providing a replacement voice service for approximately 2000 users. Interested businesses are required to submit their bids electronically by 3rd November 2017, with all activities occurring in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those with capabilities in implementing voice solutions and offering related professional services. Companies with a proven track record and the financial stability to meet the university's minimum annual turnover requirement of £1,500,000 for the past three years would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with essential insurance requirements will have an advantage in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Title

Replacement Telephony Solution

Notice Description

The University now wishes to appoint a supplier to assist with the implementation of its voice and UC including: - Provision of a replacement voice and associated applications and services on bidder provided hardware to support approximately 2000 users - Provision of handsets and other endpoints e.g. headsets - Professional services to implement the solution - Support services for the solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University now wishes to appoint a supplier to assist with the implementation of its voice and UC including: - Provision of a replacement voice and associated applications and services on bidder provided hardware to support approximately 2000 users - Provision of handsets and other endpoints e.g. headsets - Professional services to implement the solution - Support services for the solution

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend the Agreement for a further two years subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the University's requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000513820
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2017 - 11 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297341
    Replacement Telephony Solution - The University now wishes to appoint a supplier to assist with the implementation of its voice and UC including: - Provision of a replacement voice and associated applications and services on bidder provided hardware to support approximately 2000 users - Provision of handsets and other endpoints e.g. headsets - Professional services to implement the solution - Support services for the solution
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311457
    Replacement Telephony Solution - The University now wishes to appoint a supplier to assist with the implementation of its voice and UC including: - Provision of a replacement voice and associated applications and services on bidder provided hardware to support approximately 2000 users - Provision of handsets and other endpoints e.g. headsets - Professional services to implement the solution - Support services for the solution

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