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title: "Telecommunications & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028898"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING"
published: "2021-01-08"
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# Telecommunications & Associated Services

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028898

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## Summary

The procurement process is being initiated by Procurement for Housing for a project titled "Telecommunications & Associated Services" within the telecommunications industry. This framework agreement, valued at £35 million, aims to provide telecommunications services and is currently in the planning stage with the next significant date for market engagement set for 2nd June 2021. The procurement will encompass multiple lots, including Network Communications, Mobile Communications, and Off Premise Hosted Telephony, and is intended for a range of contracting authorities across the UK, including registered providers of social housing, local authorities, and other public bodies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications and associated services. Businesses offering solutions in network communications, mobile services, and telecommunications consultancy would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers capable of delivering integrated solutions, installation services, and maintenance of telecommunications systems could find a strong fit within this framework, catering to a wide range of public sector clients under the auspices of Procurement for Housing.

## Notice

The current Telecommunications and Associated Services Framework Agreement is due to expire in September 2021. It comprises three Lots: Lot 1 - Network Communications, Lot 2 - Mobile Communications, Lot 3 - Off Premise Hosted Telephony.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PfH wish to establish a multiple supplier framework agreement to provide Telecommunications and associated services to its member base. The scope of the Framework will include the supply of Communications Network Solutions spanning traditional calls and lines, network connectivity, on premise IP telephony services, call centres and contact centre services, unified communications, design, supply, installation and maintenance of telecoms systems, hardware and infrastructure, hosted communications solutions and associated consultancy services. The scope will also include Mobile Communications and associated hardware, systems and software, hardware repair services, mobile cloud storage and sharing services supported by associated consultancy services. The framework is likely to be divided into lots, which will be finalised following market engagement. Details of the lots will be set out in the Contract Notice. PfH wishes to engage with the market in order to support the development of the framework strategy. This will be carried out through one to one telephone / video call discussions. For further information please contact our Support Services Team - Supportservices@pfh.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000334-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones
- 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 50334100 - Repair and maintenance services of line telephony equipment
- 51340000 - Installation services of line telephony equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72710000 - Local area network services
- 72720000 - Wide area network services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 10:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000334-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638653
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA18142

## Provenance

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