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title: "Fully Comprehensive SIP Trunk System"
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# Fully Comprehensive SIP Trunk System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81bf4613-a8b6-4580-9f5d-008e23c4b527

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## Summary

The tender titled "Fully Comprehensive SIP Trunk System" was initiated by the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. This procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The contract was awarded on 19 February 2020, with a value of £104,892.72, and the contract period runs from 24 September 2020 to 23 September 2023. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 24 January 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with expertise in SIP trunking, voice connectivity, and integration within existing telephony systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly advantageous to compete for this contract, given the buyer's openness to such businesses. The awarded contract to Gamma Telecom Limited indicates that there remains potential for growth and new opportunities within the procurement landscape for other vendors in the sector.

## Notice

The University of Southampton has two diverse, 10Gbps resilient connections to the JANet Core Network. The University currently uses a Mitel MX-One telephony system which supports the majority of key voice services. The University wishes to integrate with this architecture to develop resilient PSTN voice connectivity utilising SIP trunks over JANet connections as a replacement for current traditional ISDN voice circuits.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64b9ec2-890e-4f1c-9545-cc1cb71de282 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2020 - 23 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,892 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,892 |
| 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 | GAMMA TELECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2020 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64b9ec2-890e-4f1c-9545-cc1cb71de282

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64b9ec2-890e-4f1c-9545-cc1cb71de282
  12th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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