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title: "New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms) (1)"
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# New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms) (1)

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e25ef2b1-5a1b-4f18-8c1f-06d83ba7bdba

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority is seeking bids for the "New Mobile Phones & Voice and Data Contracts (Unified Comms)" project, aimed at providing mobile communication solutions. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the intended contract duration set from 14 February 2017 to 31 March 2020, including an optional two-year extension. The total estimated value for the awarded contracts is £173,742 for 210 mobile phones and voice/data plans, with a deadline for submission having passed on 3 February 2017. The location for the delivery of services is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically at the authority's headquarters in Birmingham.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunications and mobile device provisioning. Businesses capable of supplying CESG-accredited mobile devices with specific technical requirements are particularly well-suited for this tender. With the authority placing significant orders for mobile phones and associated services, this contract can facilitate substantial growth and a stable income for participating suppliers willing to meet the outlined specifications and service needs.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking the provision of: * 210 mobile phones in accordance with the specification * Voice, Messaging and Data plans * Porting of existing mobile sim numbers to new contracts within the 30 days of commencement of contract but no later than the 24 March 2017. All deliveries of the hardware are to be made within 21 days of both parties signing the Contract. Mobile Phones * Be CESG accredited * Screen display 4.7" minimum * Storage capacity - minimum 32GB * If the proposed model is available with a range of storage capacities then the SUPPLIER should include the costs for the different options above 32GB as Ofwat may decide to purchase some models with the higher capacity * Full duplex high quality audio * Hands-free call capabilities * CLI display; message waiting indicator and directory search capabilities * Tethering enabled; to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting a Wi-Fi enabled device e.g. Surface Pro 3 * Must be able to send and receive email with the ability to add more than one email account * Skype for Business compatibility - audio and video * Have a battery that will last a minimum of 12 hours before re-charging * Minimum 12-megapixel rear facing camera * Minimum 7-megapixel forward facing camera * Asset Management - Each device must be identifiable by a unique number that is easily accessible e.g. serial number, IMEI number * 4G voice calling capability * Black or charcoal grey in colour * The device must be able to be configured automatically into mobile device management (MDM) enrolment and supervision 'out of the box'. Voice, Messaging and Data * Unlimited Voice minutes * Unlimited Text messaging * 2GB data per sim (aggregated over all users) An agreement to provide an initial 210 mobile phones (purchased Sim Free and paid for as a one-off payment) and voice and data plans for a period of 3 years from the start of the contract and an option to extend for a further 2 years. All quotations are to be sourced from lot 6 of the CCS Network Services framework agreement (RM1045).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e13ede8-3a86-4672-885a-55fb763d537f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,342 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GAMMA TELECOM; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 12:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e13ede8-3a86-4672-885a-55fb763d537f
- 27 Mar 2017 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426f64ec-400f-4929-b76e-7306a4cc22fb
- 17 Mar 2017 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e13ede8-3a86-4672-885a-55fb763d537f
- 2 Mar 2017 at 19:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426f64ec-400f-4929-b76e-7306a4cc22fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e13ede8-3a86-4672-885a-55fb763d537f
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/426f64ec-400f-4929-b76e-7306a4cc22fb
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a85b4ffd-78b2-4ebe-b721-89fbba132254

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