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title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b028083-fd7c-42d3-9aaf-a97468934fe9

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital is inviting tenders for a National Framework Agreement focused on Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things. This initiative aims to enhance energy management through advanced sensory networks, primarily for commercial buildings across the UK. The procurement is currently at the award stage, following the announcement published on 2nd September 2021. The total value of the contract is set at £10 million, with an open procurement method allowing suppliers to participate. The contract period will commence on 20th July 2021 and extend to 19th July 2027, with the tender period concluding on 7th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in energy management services and energy-efficiency consultancy. Companies that specialise in IoT solutions, provide installation services for sensory networks, or offer cloud-based data analytics are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The framework is designed for collaboration among various authorities, creating a platform for innovation and efficiency improvements across commercial estates.

## Notice

The Smart Buildings Solutions using the Internet of Things framework agreement will provide authorities with the means to enable intelligent commercial buildings. Solutions primarily involve the installation of a sensory network that is connected via wireless internet to cloud based data analytics, which enables monitoring and control of energy usage, building occupancy and visibility of assets. The solution can be composed of several modular components which all work simultaneously to create a platform for the management of buildings, and in turn driving efficiencies across estates. Note: This framework agreement is not concerned with domestic properties. Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Select the title of the ITT;Page 9 to 10 3) Review the ITT, framework agreement specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering); 4) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 5) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 6) Login to the portal with the username/password; 7) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 8) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 9) 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; 10) Responding to the ITT. 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 on-screen instructions to complete the 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/fa29c9f3-2e81-4abd-8e1c-7335d2e4ad47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2021 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS; T CLARKE CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa29c9f3-2e81-4abd-8e1c-7335d2e4ad47
- 6 May 2021 at 06:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffb1664-c545-4667-82d7-13613f4d3829

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa29c9f3-2e81-4abd-8e1c-7335d2e4ad47
  2nd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffb1664-c545-4667-82d7-13613f4d3829
  6th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e70a061f-406d-4ea1-a076-015786fd36ce
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40b702b0-4e91-4656-9cc3-74e8143e9509
  Selection Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e76180a-5bcf-4623-98b2-dd5c301d0ae8
  Find a Tender Contract Notice
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link for bidding documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a03a1297-7aab-49a2-812d-230590daad13
  2021/S 000-021691 Find a Tender Service Contract Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Provenance

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