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title: "Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048829"
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# Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048829

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities" is organised by the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC Ltd), based in Leeds, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of Communications Infrastructure and covers regions in the North East of England, encompassing Universities such as Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, and Teesside, along with NCG. The tender, initiated on 30th September 2024, follows an open procedure aimed at establishing a framework agreement for the provision of telecoms and data cabling services including small building installations, refurbishments, repairs, maintenance, and improvements on university premises. The framework agreement is divided into two lots (Excel and Connectix), and a maximum of five contractors will be appointed per lot. The total contract value is estimated at £5,000,000 GBP. The tender submission period concludes on 30th October 2024, with the award period beginning immediately thereafter.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, particularly those capable of handling projects ranging from small installations to more extensive refurbishments and repairs. Businesses equipped with the necessary accreditations for the specified manufacturers, Excel and Connectix, stand a good chance of being awarded call-off contracts. The framework allows for potential part-funding from external sources such as the European Union, making it a lucrative proposition for SMEs looking to expand their market presence and leverage EU-funded projects. With NEUPC placing significant emphasis on quality (60%) alongside cost considerations (40%), companies with proven excellence in delivering high-quality communications infrastructure services will be well-suited to compete.

## Notice

This invitation to tender is issued by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium ("NEUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of Telecoms and Data Cabling services, comprising of small building installations, refurbishments, repairs, maintenance and improvements on University premises, for the North Eastern Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside and NCG. The works will involve all aspects of telephone and data installations/modifications (excluding BMS) typical of University buildings, such as but not limited to laboratories, small and complex lecture theatres, libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, accommodation, plant areas, etc. The works will vary in size, from the replacement of a single socket to the installation of up to 30 cables with the appropriate containment and connections.

### Lot Information

Excel

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All service providers appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot. The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments). This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 1 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.

Connectix

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All service providers appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot. The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments). Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 2 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011303-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ACEDA; ASPIRE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; BARRON MCCANN; FORTIFY ELECTRICAL SERVICES; NETWORK INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS; SYSTEMATIC DATA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011303-2025
- 1 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031426-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031163-2024
- 6 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024719-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=892652329
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933238570
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/2C4QUZ9A55
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/9694R9R2DU
- https://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com

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