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title: "Communications Solutions"
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# Communications Solutions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e55f

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## Summary

The University of Essex, along with its partner Dukefield Procurement Ltd, has established a framework for providing comprehensive communications and telecommunications solutions. Known under the Internal Reference Number UOE/DU/TELE/01, this framework is intended to be utilised by various public sector organisations across the UK. The procurement process adopted was an open procedure and covered multiple industry categories including telecommunications equipment and supplies. This procurement initiative was managed via an eTendering system, offering contractors transparency and efficiency in submissions. The official signing date for the contract was 11th September 2025, with a framework agreement characterised by active status of awarded lots: Unified Communications and Telephony, Network Connectivity, Mobile Communications, and a National One-Stop-Shop.

This framework agreement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications solutions, particularly those offering services such as unified communications, telephony, network connectivity, and mobile communication solutions. The market is robust, with participation open to up to 40 potential suppliers across four lots. This open-ended framework allows businesses like Start Communications Group Ltd, Rydal Communications, Daisy Communications, and others to benefit by addressing the growing needs in public sector communication infrastructures. Companies adept in handling large-scale telecommunications projects and those capable of providing diverse, integrated services would be well-positioned to leverage the business growth opportunities presented by this framework.

## Notice

The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.

### Lot Information

Unified Communications and Telephony

The Lot will involve, amongst other aspects, the supply of communications software, hardware, installation, training and support of communications supplies, services and solutions whereby users can use a multitude of different devices such as physical phones, software on laptops, PC's and apps on mobiles to make and receive calls via a telephony platform. The Lot will provide the intelligent combining of voice, video, instant messaging, mobile voice and data, and other multimedia services in a bespoke way depending on the end users' needs. This Lot will cover all encompassing solutions offering for example Desktop Agent/Supervisor, Contact Centre, Video Conferencing and Email/Text management functionality. It will also provide access to IP Telephony, Voice Over IP Services and Call Tariff Packages; encompassing the provision and support of IP solutions and Cyber Security provisions.

Network Connectivity

The supply, setup and support of networks and associated networking services. It addresses the supply and support of networks and associated networking services for the provision of managed connectivity for high bandwidth secure services and other communications and telecommunications requirements. This Lot also encompasses but is not limited to, the provision and support of digital connections, network equipment and servers, along with associated support services within premises, and will include Managed LAN services, Wi-Fi and Cyber Security provisions.

Mobile Communications

This Lot will provide access to all aspects of mobile communications and services by either Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) or Resellers - i.e., handsets, other devices, airtime - call time, data etc, associated value added services and Cyber Security provisions.

National One-Stop-Shop

This Lot will provide access to the entire suite of communications solutions, supplies and services detailed within the scope of Lots 1, 2 and 3 from a national one-stop-shop provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055855-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED; EDUCATION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ABZORB; AVOIRA; CLARION COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS; CURRYS T/A CURRYS BUSINESS; DAISY COMMUNICATIONS; EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS; GLIDE; RYDAL COMMUNICATIONS; SOUTHERN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATE SOLUTIONS; START COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; TALK STRAIGHT; TEL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 32237000 - Walkie-talkies
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones
- 32252110 - Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
- 32344220 - Radio pagers
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 - Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32543000 - Telephone switchboards
- 32546100 - Digital switchboards
- 32550000 - Telephone equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35700000 - Military electronic systems
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48219700 - Communications server software package
- 48511000 - Desktop communications software package
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 48760000 - Virus protection software package
- 48761000 - Anti-virus software package
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50331000 - Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
- 64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
- 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services
- 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
- 66131000 - Security brokerage services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72212731 - File security software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72212760 - Virus protection software development services
- 72212761 - Anti-virus software development services
- 72320000 - Database services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 72420000 - Internet development services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72900000 - Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055855-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006362-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abzorb.co.uk
- http://www.avoira.com
- http://www.clarioncomms.com/systems
- http://www.daisycomms.co.uk
- http://www.dukefield.co.uk/about-us/
- http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users
- http://www.exchangecommunications.co.uk
- http://www.glide.co.uk
- http://www.rydalcomms.co.uk
- http://www.sc-corporate.co.uk
- http://www.startcomms.co.uk
- http://www.talk-straight.com
- http://www.telephone-europe.com
- https://business.currys.co.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.essex.ac.uk/

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