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title: "BFI Unified Communications"
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# BFI Unified Communications

Buyer: BFI  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6088b3ab-e6ce-4bcb-afd9-b5ec3c9423fe

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI) is currently undertaking a tender process for the BFI Unified Communications project. This procurement aims to design, supply, install, train, and support Unified Communications technology across multiple BFI locations in London, including Stephen Street, Southbank, and the National Archive sites. The tender is at the planning stage with an open procurement method, set to conclude on 23rd December 2016. The contract period is scheduled to run from 2nd March 2017 to 1st March 2018, primarily within the telecommunications services industry, classified under CPV code 64200000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in telecommunications solutions and service provision, particularly those capable of developing and implementing advanced unified communications systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suitable, as they can offer innovative approaches and specialised services that meet the requirements for agile working and telephony infrastructure replacement for up to 570 staff. Companies experienced in handling complex installations, support services, and agile operational models should consider applying.

## Notice

The main objective of this procurement is to design, supply, install, train and support the Unified Communications technology that the BFI wishes to implement between March 2017 and March 2018 to support agile working and the replacement of existing telephony infrastructure across the BFI. This project will be staged commencing at our Stephen Street site first between January 2017 and July 2017 (migration plus agile working). The other BFI sites will migrate technology shortly thereafter, but capital works by us to implement full agile working will be programmed for a later date. The scope of the project will be as follows: Design, install, configure and maintain a UC solution and associated SIP trunk services including voicemail and video conferencing, and migrate from the existing system at the following sites; BFI Stephen Street, London, W1T 1LN BFI Southbank, London, SE1 8XT BFI National Archive, Berkhamsted, HP4 3TP BFI National Archive, Gaydon, CV35 0BQ The solution should include unified messaging, instant messaging, presence and video/audio/web conferencing and provide capabilities for users to access messages and voice calls with any device, anywhere and anytime for up to 570 staff and 650 physical extensions. Design, install, configure and maintain a Contact Centre solution. This solution needs to be capable of handling multiple queues and approx. a peak of 20 agents and 1 supervisor, located at the BFI Southbank location, handling voice calls for the BFI Southbank Box Office. Additional information: To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at the address shown above, where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adda2c87-0be6-4633-bf20-0310c1b00b39 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2017 - 1 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BFI |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32342100 - Headphones
- 32342440 - Voice-mail system
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32541000 - Switchboard equipment
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 32551000 - Telephone cables and associated equipment
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 48515000 - Video conferencing software package
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64213000 - Shared-business telephone network services
- 64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services
- 64215000 - IP telephone services
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 64224000 - Teleconferencing services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adda2c87-0be6-4633-bf20-0310c1b00b39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adda2c87-0be6-4633-bf20-0310c1b00b39
  2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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