Planning

Telephony Services

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND

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Planning

24 Jun 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland is planning a procurement process for Telephony Services, aimed at modernising its existing telephony systems. This contract, identified under the main procurement category of services, is set to address issues related to the library’s current Siemens ISDX and Mitel VOIP systems that support its locations in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A Request for Information (RFI) will be made available on 27th June 2019 to gather insights for developing a robust procurement strategy. The anticipated future notice date for this procurement is set for 2nd September 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services to engage with a significant public sector client. Enterprises offering telephony solutions, particularly those adept at integrating and managing VoIP systems, would find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities. As the National Library seeks to consolidate its telephony platforms, firms that can demonstrate experience in modern telecommunications infrastructure and service support will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telephony Services

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland has a requirement to place a contract for the provision of Telephony Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Library of Scotland (NLS) is about to commence a procurement exercise for the provision of Telephony Services. The library have identified areas where your views would be appreciated and such views may be taken into consideration in developing the Procurement Strategy for the new Telephony Services arrangements. NLS currently operates 2 telephony systems, one a Siemens ISDX and the other a Mitel VOIP system. There are approximately 400 desk phones between the two systems about 15% of which are part of the Mitel system. The two systems are connected to allow internal calls and routing of calls. These two systems support 4 sites (3 in Edinburgh and 1 in Glasgow). Due to the age of the ISDX system and the cost of maintaining these two systems it has been decided to replace the systems with a single platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358569
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

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

CPV Codes

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2019Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.hamilton@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316233700

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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