Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Contact person: Jon Lisle
Telephone: +44 1134871764
E-mail: j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
I.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Contact person: Jon Lisle
Telephone: +44 1134871764
E-mail: j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members.
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities
Reference number: EFM2059NE
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32571000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Excel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) 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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Connectix
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32520000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
II.2.14) 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.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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:
2024/S 000-024719
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Telecoms and Data Cabling Services Framework Agreement - Excel
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aceda Ltd
04568494
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0WQ
UK
Telephone: +44 3300554218
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fortify Electrical Services Ltd
12418706
Office 34, Derwentshire Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Consett
County Durham
DH8 6BP
UK
Telephone: +44 1207693889
E-mail: info@fortifyelectrical.co.uk
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
06031628
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate
Gateshead
NE8 2BJ
UK
Telephone: +44 3301242701
E-mail: support@aspirets.com
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Installation Solutions Ltd
03863441
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1695735783
E-mail: administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Systematic Data Solutions Ltd
10117156
48-52 Penny Lane, Mossley Hill
Liverpool
L18 1DG
UK
Telephone: +44 8006893071
E-mail: info@systematicdata.co.uk
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/12/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aceda Ltd
04568494
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0WQ
UK
Telephone: +44 330554218
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Installation Solutions Ltd
03863441
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8AZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1695735783
E-mail: administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
06031628
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate
Gateshead
NE8 2BJ
UK
Telephone: +44 3301242701
E-mail: support@aspirets.com
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barron McCann Ltd
01071331
Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road
Derby
DE21 4SY
UK
Telephone: +44 1332866500
E-mail: enquiries@barronmccann.com
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933238570 GO Reference: GO-2025326-PRO-29913590
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1134871764
E-mail: j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1134871764
E-mail: admin@neupc.ac.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
UK
Telephone: +44 1134871764
E-mail: admin@neupc.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/03/2025