Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Room 404, 4th Floor, Crescent House, University of Salford
Salford
M5 4WT
UK
Contact person: Mary Onabanjo
Telephone: +44 1618005
E-mail: mary.onabanjo@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/84526
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Sub-central contracting authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Audiovisual Equipment, Installation & Associated Services
Reference number: AVI3146NW
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32321200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is a not for profit
organisation owned by its Full members consisting of 24 Universities. Our mission is to
deliver value through responsible procurement. NWUPC are conducting market
engagement for the renewal of a framework agreement for Audiovisual Equipment &
Integration Services for NWUPC Members and CPC. The purpose of the engagement exercise is it to inform of the forthcoming tender opportunity and provide you with information, tools and guidance needed to tender for this opportunity
A full list of Members can be found at the following links:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
The current Lot structure for the agreement is
Lot 1 - Supply - Audiovisual Equipment
Lot 2 - Supply & Installation - Audiovisual Equipment
Consideration is being given to duplicated lots for Northern Ireland Only
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply - Audiovisual Equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32320000
32321200
32321300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWUPC is happy to announce that we are hosting a special webinar in anticipation of the release of our Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework. This webinar is designed to provide insights to all interested parties in the market.
If you are eager to learn more about this upcoming opportunity and discover how you can participate, then, join us for this informative session!
Webinar Agenda:
1. Introduction to NWUPC and our procurement process
2. Overview of the Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework
3. Key benefits and features of the framework
4. Guidance on how to successfully bid for NWUPC frameworks
5. Q&A Session – Your chance to ask any burning questions!
Date & Time:
06/05/2024 - 12:00 - 13:00
Location:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3ac1b00-2805-4fc1-91f1-f9408e8d6473@f3f65f80-b2bf-4c67-b2e5-89b70ec67118
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for the upcoming procurement process. Reserve your spot today by registering for the webinar using the link provided above.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Audio Visual - Supply of Equipment and Installation Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
32321300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWUPC is happy to announce that we are hosting a special webinar in anticipation of the release of our Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework. This webinar is designed to provide insights to all interested parties in the market.
If you are eager to learn more about this upcoming opportunity and discover how you can participate, then, join us for this informative session!
Webinar Agenda:
1. Introduction to NWUPC and our procurement process
2. Overview of the Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework
3. Key benefits and features of the framework
4. Guidance on how to successfully bid for NWUPC frameworks
5. Q&A Session – Your chance to ask any burning questions!
Date & Time:
06/05/2024 - 12:00 - 13:00
Location:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3ac1b00-2805-4fc1-91f1-f9408e8d6473@f3f65f80-b2bf-4c67-b2e5-89b70ec67118
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for the upcoming procurement process. Reserve your spot today by registering for the webinar using the link provided above.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Audio Visual - Supply of Equipment and Installation Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32320000
32321200
32321300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN0
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWUPC is happy to announce that we are hosting a special webinar in anticipation of the release of our Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework. This webinar is designed to provide insights to all interested parties in the market.
If you are eager to learn more about this upcoming opportunity and discover how you can participate, then, join us for this informative session!
Webinar Agenda:
1. Introduction to NWUPC and our procurement process
2. Overview of the Audiovisual Equipment and Installation Services framework
3. Key benefits and features of the framework
4. Guidance on how to successfully bid for NWUPC frameworks
5. Q&A Session – Your chance to ask any burning questions!
Date & Time:
06/05/2024 - 12:00 - 13:00
Location:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e3ac1b00-2805-4fc1-91f1-f9408e8d6473@f3f65f80-b2bf-4c67-b2e5-89b70ec67118
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare yourself for the upcoming procurement process. Reserve your spot today by registering for the webinar using the link provided above.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
07/05/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-036286
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/04/2024