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title: "Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System"
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# Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System

Buyer: NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d29

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## Summary

The Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group is currently engaging in a tender process for the provision of a Unified Communications System. This procurement falls under the category of installation services for communications equipment and is located in Wales, United Kingdom. The tender is being conducted via a selective procurement method and follows a restricted procedure with an application deadline set for 1st March 2021. The contract is expected to begin on 9th June 2021 and will expire on 8th June 2024, allowing for a 60-month duration with potential extension options.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecommunications services, communications equipment, and systems integration. Companies with a proven track record in designing and implementing unified communications systems would be especially well-suited to compete. With six bids already submitted, this contract could enable firms to expand their portfolio within the education sector, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Neath Port Talbot College (NPTC) Group - Restricted Procedure (two-stage) Tender for the Provision of a Unified Communications System. Contract to begin 9th June 2021, for implementation of the system by 30th June 2021. The contract will expire 8th June 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NPTC Group of Colleges is the result of a merger between Coleg Powys and Neath Port Talbot College 7 years ago. Following the merger, the two individual Colleges legacy phone systems were not integrated and the two legacy systems are still operational. The NPTC Group intends to identify and appoint a Supplier for the design, supply, installation and support of a new unified communications system across all of its sites in June 2021 for completion of delivery by 30th June 2021. It is intended that the new unified communications system will replace the two existing legacy systems. Removal of existing equipment is not required.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 24x1 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025463-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £313,682 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPTC GROUP OF COLLEGES |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA10 7RF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Bryn-coch South |
| Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONVERSANT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48510000 - Communication software package
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025463-2021
- 25 Jan 2021 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001491-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nptc.ac.uk
- http://www.southdevon.ac.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.conversant.technology/

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