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title: "393i_21 - Telecommunications Equipment"
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# 393i_21 - Telecommunications Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b96696ee-be61-4d4c-996c-71d4f51e95c3

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by ESPO, a Central Purchasing Body located in Leicester, UK, for the framework titled "393i_21 - Telecommunications Equipment." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on telecommunications equipment, including telephones, headsets, and two-way radios. The tender period closed on 14 September 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2023. The total estimated value for the framework is £2,800,000, and the awarding process may utilise an eAuction mechanism among the chosen suppliers, which include Avoira Ltd, Communications & Technical Services Ltd, and Radiocoms Systems Ltd. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing numerous public sector organisations to access the framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies experienced in providing telecommunication solutions, installation services, or related equipment would be ideally suited to compete for this procurement. The possibility of a subsequent framework agreement with ESPO Trading Limited further enhances prospects, enabling successful suppliers to engage with third sector organisations not bound by public procurement regulations, thereby broadening their market reach.

## Notice

The framework will cover the supply of telephones (corded and cordless), headsets (wired and wireless), two-way radios and other associated equipment and accessories. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '393i_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Lot 1 - Telephones and Equipment Lot 2 - Two-Way Radios Lot 3 - Telecommunications Equipment (National Framework) An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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 at 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Additional information: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7723-79ac-4c97-8f8d-f9ffc23090e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,800,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | AVOIRA; COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNICAL SERVICES; RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 30237240 - Web camera
- 32237000 - Walkie-talkies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32552100 - Telephone sets
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2020 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7723-79ac-4c97-8f8d-f9ffc23090e0
- 13 Aug 2020 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8468f8f-346b-4169-a611-5d89007657e2
- 13 Aug 2020 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7591876c-7d13-4922-ba19-ea5a9400754e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6d7723-79ac-4c97-8f8d-f9ffc23090e0
  12th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8468f8f-346b-4169-a611-5d89007657e2
  13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7591876c-7d13-4922-ba19-ea5a9400754e
  13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids 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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