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title: "Telephone & Data Transmission Services (\"Moves, Adds and Changes\")"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045012"
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# Telephone & Data Transmission Services ("Moves, Adds and Changes")

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045012

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## Summary

The University of Southampton initiated a public procurement process for "Telephone & Data Transmission Services ("Moves, Adds and Changes")". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the installation services industry (CPV: 51000000). The tender was awarded to Sceptre Networking Limited and involves services related to the University's telephone and data installations network. The procurement follows an Open Procedure method and the contract spans six years, commencing with an initial three-year period and an optional three-year extension based on performance. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 22 July 2024, following a tender update on 3 May 2024, and the initial award notification on 5 August 2024. The total estimated contract value ranges from £840,000 to £2,700,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications and data infrastructure. Companies specialising in the installation, maintenance, and repair of data network equipment, as well as those offering project management, design, and planning services, would be ideal candidates. The procurement encompasses a diverse range of services, including data outlet installation, network switch replacement, Wi-Fi installations, and fibre infrastructure repairs. Firms that can provide accredited training, health and safety compliance, and scenario demonstrations with a focus on responsible procurement are well-positioned to compete. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the University of Southampton received multiple bids from such enterprises, underlining the inclusive nature of this procurement process.

## Notice

The University requires the provision of Moves, Adds and Changes ("Services") related to its telephone and data installations network. This can include services which are labour only, provision of goods or a combination of both.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University requires the provision of Moves, Adds and Changes ("Services") related to its telephone and data installations network. This can include services which are labour only, provision of goods or a combination of both, details of which can be found below. The scope of the Services includes, but is not limited to: - Installation of data outlets; - Patching of data outlets; - Relocation of a data outlets; - Testing and terminating ready wired circuit; - Fault investigation of data outlets; - Supply and installation of new, patch panel for rack; - Installation of main or single containment routes, from the office to the data rack; - Re-jumper an existing analogue telephone service; - Re-patch an existing analogue telephone service; - Fault investigation of telephone line plants; - Installation of emergency voice communication (EVC) help points; - Replacement of faulty network switches; - Installation of new network switches; - Supply and installation of cabinets; - Additions to or new provision to the University's blown fibre infrastructure. To include installation, termination and testing; - Repairs to the blown fibre infrastructure; - Wi-Fi Design(s); - Wi-Fi Installation(s); - Wireless Access point replacement; - Updating of Caplum, the Network Infrastructure Management Tool; - To be duty holder as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer in respect of moves adds and changes in line with Construction Design Management regulation 2015. Throughout the life of the Contract, there may be further but occasional requirements, as listed below: - Supplying of Goods, to enable the Service Provider to be able to perform their obligations in performing the Services. This will be required only where the University does not have sufficient or has incorrect stocks of Goods to pass to the Service Provider to enable them to perform their duties of the Contract. - Requirement for further Services such as project management and or design/planning. It is expected that the above Services maybe required from time to time during the life of the Contract, these occasional further requirements are not the majority of the Services that are required for this Procurement. Procurement Process: Open Procedure. The University proposes to enter into a Contract for 6 (six) years - this will be the maximum contract period including any potential extensions with the successful Tenderer. This will comprise of an initial contract period of 3 (three) years with an option to extend by a further 3 (three) years subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the University. Contract Value: The estimated value of the initial 3-year contract term is in the region of PS840,000.00 - PS1,350,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The estimated value of the 3-year extension period is PS840,000.00 - PS1,350,000 GBP (excluding VAT). It is estimated, therefore, that the total value of this contract will be between PS840,000.00 and PS2,700,000 GBP (excluding VAT). TUPE: The University envisages that TUPE may apply to this procurement. Additional information: Lots: This contract is NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine proper execution of the contract. Splitting this contract into Lots would make this contract unnecessarily complicated to manage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024542-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | £2,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,700,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCEPTRE NETWORKING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 50312300 - Maintenance and repair of data network equipment
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 50312320 - Repair of data network equipment
- 50334110 - Telephone network maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024542-2024
- 3 May 2024 at 08:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014284-2024
- 5 Apr 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011152-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
- https://intendhost.co.uk/
- https://www.southampton.ac.uk

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