--- title: "Data Cabling Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-08-30" --- # Data Cabling Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0576150f-128f-4c7b-9916-cd79f4c68df0.json) ## Summary The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for "Data Cabling Services" to enhance their network infrastructure. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on network cabling (CPV Code: 32421000). The contract period is set to commence on 9th January 2020 and will last for five years, concluding on 8th January 2025, with options to extend for two additional years. The tender's response period ends on 3rd October 2019, and all submissions must be made via the BravoSolution eTendering system. The project is located in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and has an estimated contract value of £525,000, utilising the open procurement method to allow broad participation. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network cabling and IT infrastructure services. Companies that are adept at installation, testing, and maintenance of cabling systems, as well as those with experience in troubleshooting cabling failures, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process, as the buyer expresses a commitment to engaging diverse suppliers, thereby creating a chance for innovative solutions and competitive offerings in the marketplace. ## Notice The University Hospital Birmingham (the 'Authority') is issuing this invitation to tender in connection with the competitive procurement of the supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of additional network points, identifying the cause of cabling failure, repair and replacement of faulty cabling and cabling termination points, fitting/replacing/removing/repairing WIFI access points at request and fitting/replacing/removing/repairing telephony cabling and termination points. It is the Authority's intention to award an initial contract for a period of 5 years from 9.1.2020 until 8.1.2025. There are options to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods (5 + 1 + 1). Additional information: The Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. This opportunity and all documentation relating to this opportunity is available on e-tendering system BravoSolution hosted via https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html. New users will be required to register onto the system. All suppliers who wish to participate in this opportunity must submit completed tenders using the e-tendering system BravoSolution by the deadline specified. Instructions on how to submit tenders can be found below. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content (for this opportunity - itt__30583). - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe6ebe-e2a0-4f9a-a37c-63e1cec88904 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jan 2020 - 8 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £525,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B30 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | King's Norton North | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32421000 - Network cabling ## Release History - 30 Aug 2019 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe6ebe-e2a0-4f9a-a37c-63e1cec88904 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbe6ebe-e2a0-4f9a-a37c-63e1cec88904 30th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhs.bravosolution.co.uk/nhs_collaborative/web/login.html Link to eSourcing Portal - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:408978-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML Link to OJEU Contract Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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