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title: "393i_17 Supply of Telecommunications Equipment"
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# 393i_17 Supply of Telecommunications Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41a6d771-33ef-4bcc-bed0-2d5c50e80ef6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO (East Midlands Certified Purchasing Organisation), which is focusing on the tender titled "393i_17 Supply of Telecommunications Equipment." This procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment industry category, with a total estimated value of £4,000,000. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2018 and will run until 31 March 2019, with an option to extend for an additional 33 months. The tender is currently in the awarded stage, following the completion of the tendering process, which closed on 20 November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering goods such as cordless and corded telephones, headsets, and two-way radios. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger businesses are encouraged to consider engaging with ESPO, as the framework allows usage by various public bodies including local authorities and educational establishments across the UK. Competitors with experience in supplying telecommunications equipment and a capacity for national distribution would be well-suited to take advantage of this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

A framework for the supply of telecommunications equipment to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis. Lot 1: Supply of Telecommunications Equipment One Lot, split into 26 Sub Lots covering the supply of cordless telephones, desk telephones, payphones, corded headsets, wireless headsets, two-way radios (walkie talkies) Sub-Lot 1 - Cordless (Dect) Telephones Sub-Lot 2 - Cordless Large Button Desk Phone Sub-Lot 3 - Corded Desk Phone (Entry Level) Sub-Lot 4 - Corded Desk Phone (Mid-Range) Sub-Lot 5 - Corded Desk Phone (High Spec) Sub-Lot 6 - Corded Desk Phone (Entry Level - Corporate) Sub-Lot 7 - Corded Desk Phone (Mid-Range - Corporate) Sub-Lot 8 - Corded Desk Phone (High Spec - Corporate) Sub-Lot 9 - Corded Large Button Desk Phone Sub-Lot 10 - Answering Machine Sub-Lot 11 - Telephone with Answering Machine Sub-Lot 12 - Payphones Sub-Lot 13 - Audio Conferencing Unit Sub-Lot 14 - Wireless Headsets (Entry Level) Sub-Lot 15 - Wireless Headsets (Entry Level - Corporate) Sub-Lot 16 - Corded Headsets (Corded - Entry Level) Sub-Lot 17 - Corded Headsets (Corded - Mid-Range) Sub-Lot 18 - Corded Headsets (Corded - High Spec) Sub-Lot 19 - Corded Headsets (Corded - Call Centre) Sub-Lot 20 - Corded Headsets (Corded - Professional High Spec) Sub-Lot 21 - Two Way Radios (High Spec) Sub-Lot 22 - Two Way Radios (Twin Pack - Entry Level) Sub-Lot 23 - Two Way Radios (Twin Pack - Mid-Range) Sub-Lot 24 - Two Way Radios (Twin Pack - High Spec) Sub-Lot 25 - Two Way Licensed Radios (Mid-Range) Sub-Lot 26 - Two Way Licensed Radios (High Spec) The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register(c) Search for tender opportunity '393i_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/11/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register(c) Search for tender opportunity '393i_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 20/11/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b81104-7982-4d1a-8542-b595286a1e36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | DCRS; RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS; ROCOM GROUP; SELECT SERVICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344260 - Radio and multiplex equipment
- 32344280 - Portable radios
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b81104-7982-4d1a-8542-b595286a1e36
- 20 Oct 2017 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b81104-7982-4d1a-8542-b595286a1e36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b81104-7982-4d1a-8542-b595286a1e36
  20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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