--- title: "Telephone & Data Transmission Services (" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Telephone & Data Transmission Services ( Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16b371a4-dfa0-40d7-b9bd-22852078c07a.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton, located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Telephone and Data Transmission Services, specialising in "Moves, Adds and Changes" related to the university's telephone and data installations network. The contract, starting from 1 August 2024 and ending on 31 July 2030, was awarded to Sceptre Networking Limited with an estimated value of £2.7 million (ex VAT). This procurement process was conducted through an Open Procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity. The CPV classification for this tender falls under Networks, with additional classifications in the installation and maintenance of cable and data network infrastructure. The contracting process has transitioned from the tender to the award stage, with the award being published on 5 August 2024. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specializing in network installation, maintenance, and telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas, and capable of providing a combination of labour and goods, are well-suited to compete and benefit significantly. The contract encompasses a range of activities, including the installation and fault investigation of data outlets, installation of emergency voice communication points, and updates to Wi-Fi infrastructure. There are potential further requirements for project management, planning, and supply of additional goods when the university's stocks are insufficient. Businesses excelling in flexible and comprehensive network solutions will find this tender beneficial for long-term engagement and growth. ## Notice The University requires the provision of Moves, Adds and Changes ("Services") related to its telephone and data installations network. This can include services which are labour only, provision of goods or a combination, details below. The scope of the Services includes but is not limited to: -Installation of data outlets -Patching of data outlets -Relocation of a data outlets -Testing and terminating ready wired circuit -Fault investigation of data outlets -Supply & installation of new, patch panel for rack -Installation of main or single containment routes, from the office to the data rack -Re-jumper an existing analogue telephone service -Re-patch an existing analogue telephone service -Fault investigation of telephone line plants -Installation of emergency voice communication help points -Replacement of faulty network switches -Installation of new network switches -Supply & installation of cabinets -Additions to or new provision to the University's blown fibre infrastructure. To include installation, termination & testing -Repairs to the blown fibre infrastructure -Wi-Fi Design(s) -Wi-Fi Installation(s) -Wireless Access point replacement -Updating the Network Infrastructure; Management Tool -To be duty holder as PC and PD in respect of moves adds and changes in line with Construction Design Management regulation 2015. There may be further occasional requirements: -Supplying of Goods, to enable the Service Provider to perform their obligations in performing the Services. This will be required only where the University does not have sufficient or has incorrect stocks of Goods to pass to the Service Provider to enable them to perform their duties of the Contract. -Requirement for further Services such as project management and or design/planning. It is expected that the above Services maybe required from time to time during the life of the Contract, these occasional further requirements are not the majority of the Services that are required. Procurement Process: This procurement process is being conducted as an Open Procedure. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 6 years - this will be the maximum contract period, including any potential extensions with the successful Tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 3 years with an option to extend by a further of 3 years subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. Contract Value: Estimated value for the initial three-year contract term is in the region of PS840,000.00 - PS1,350,000 GBP (ex VAT). Estimated value of the 3-year extension period is PS840,000.00 - PS1,350,000 GBP (ex VAT). It is estimated, therefore, that the total value of this contract will be between PS840,000.00 and PS2,700,000 GBP (ex VAT). TUPE: The University envisages that TUPE may apply to this procurement. Further details can be found in the Invitation to Tender document set Instructions on how to apply are given in the more information section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0ea87b-0ce9-4435-80c5-b0080010e055 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,700,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SCEPTRE NETWORKING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure - 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment - 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment - 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment - 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0ea87b-0ce9-4435-80c5-b0080010e055 - 3 May 2024 at 08:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62b477-e060-4d59-833e-5383325347a7 - 5 Apr 2024 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62b477-e060-4d59-833e-5383325347a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0ea87b-0ce9-4435-80c5-b0080010e055 5th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e62b477-e060-4d59-833e-5383325347a7 3rd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.southampton.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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