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title: "Cabling, Resource & Materials"
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# Cabling, Resource & Materials

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af70afd3-c773-49dc-af3a-4f9fd18eb302

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking tenders for cabling, resource, and materials services. The contract is classified under the installation services of communications equipment and is valued at £500,000. This tender was part of a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 12th September 2018 and extends until 11th September 2021, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2018. The location for service delivery is within Swansea, specifically at the DVLA's three sites: Morriston, Ty Felin, and Swansea Vale.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and cabling services. Companies with experience in managed cabling solutions and those equipped to provide on-site engineering support would be well-suited to compete. The requirement for specific equipment such as FLUKE cable analysers and fibre installations indicates a need for expertise, making this an ideal contract for SMEs that excel in operational agility and efficient service delivery.

## Notice

DVLA currently has a contract in place for cabling work and full time resource. TUPE terms are likely to apply but bidders should seek their own legal advice on whether TUPE applies and should reflect any financial implications in their offers. DVLA will not be involved in any TUPE discussions. Discussions and decisions around TUPE need to be agreed and if applicable in place prior to the contract start date. This request is to provide an on-site engineer Monday - Friday 8 Hours a day to provide a managed cabling service. In addition the contract will cover Out of Hours (OoH) cabling moves on the three Swansea sites (Morriston, Ty Felin and Swansea Vale) along with any materials required for cabling works. Data outlet moves Data outlet additions Data outlet removal Cabling fault investigation and repair Local site survey Patching Project works and management Provide quotes to supply materials for projects Fibre Installations Cat6 Installations Telecom Installations Look after documentation related to Datacentres and comms rooms cabling capacity. Quarterly Service review Suppliers will need to provide the following for the on-site engineer: FLUKE Cable analyser (Cat6/Fibre Heads) Fusion Splicer OTDR (SM/MM) Hand Polishing Kit Telecom Testing Equipment Hand Tools Laptop Branded Workwear Car Mobile Phone DVLA will provide the following: Network Connectivity Access to DVLA email/LAN via desktop PC Access to Service now stack for fault calls Desk telephone and fixed landline number Health & Safety procedures On-site induction DVLA Security Pass Suppliers to provide evidence the following Mandatory requirements: Proof on-site engineer has SC Clearance Suppliers to provide details of their Industry Accreditations Suppliers to provide details of their Supplier Accreditations Suppliers to provide details of their Engineers Accreditations/qualifications Suppliers shall provide a statement regarding the scope of their Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans to protect the Agency from the consequences of business interruptions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c725a9-2c1b-4c6f-acc9-c79e3a3a7894 |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITM COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 17:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c725a9-2c1b-4c6f-acc9-c79e3a3a7894
- 15 Oct 2018 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c725a9-2c1b-4c6f-acc9-c79e3a3a7894

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c725a9-2c1b-4c6f-acc9-c79e3a3a7894
  15th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d253bd4c-ab2d-43da-b8f2-8bb33a682da7
  Specification

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