--- title: "Contract for the supply of Radio and associated services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2019-11-27" --- # Contract for the supply of Radio and associated services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a17ab3-00c2-4932-871d-fe199919ee0f.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply of radio and associated services, specifically two-way business radio communication systems. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 9 January 2020. This contract falls under the goods category, focused on radio, television, and communication equipment, and will serve various user groups within the university, including Security and Estates Management. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020 and will run for an initial period of three years, with options for extensions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communications technologies and services. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing, supplying, installing, and supporting radio systems, along with the capability to integrate legacy equipment and ensure GDPR compliance. Companies that can provide cost-effective solutions and manage the disposal of old equipment efficiently will be well-positioned to compete for this strategic partnership with the University of Birmingham. ## Notice The University of Birmingham currently has a number of user groups that require two-way business radio communication systems. Some of these groups use business radio to support health and safety and potentially lifesaving functions. The current service users includes Security, Estates Management IT Services, HAS, Accommodation Services, Potering and Cleaning as well as a number of independent small groups. The objective of this tender process is to appoint a trusted integrator with the ability to source and supply, install and support two-way business radio hardware, software and cabling to deliver a robust and resilient communications system to The University of Birmingham (UOB). The University is looking to reduce costs and downtime for radio systems, ensuring that the infrastructure is fully-functioning, efficient and highly available for all service users. The University wishes to procure business radio systems, and to form a strategic partnership with a trusted integrator and have the ability to purchase associated software/hardware, cabling, leaky feeder systems both above and below ground and associated professional services that will provide support and management for the infrastructure. Any solution proposed must take in to account the current environment for both above and below ground communicators. The high level objectives of this tender and a subsequent contract include: o An easy to implement service, which has a minimal impact on staff resource from a daily management Perspective. o Any solution must take account of legacy equipment and incorporate this where required. o Any solution must be cost effective and must be able to support the University's requirements. o Any solution implemented must use encryption to comply with GDPR regulation regarding the transmission of personal information. o To undertake disposal of old legacy radio equipment in line with the Waste Electrical and Electronic and Equipment directive on a cost neutral basis. The University of Birmingham is looking to award a contract for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional period of one plus, one plus, and one years Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b434e19d-bd87-48e7-8f2c-2e0085903cc3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 27 Nov 2019 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b434e19d-bd87-48e7-8f2c-2e0085903cc3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b434e19d-bd87-48e7-8f2c-2e0085903cc3 27th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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