Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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
Address of the buyer profile: www.neupc.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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 PIN is issued to invite attendance to an online SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT EVENT being held on the 23rd AUGUST at 10.30am (via Teams). The purpose of this event will be to provide potential bidders with some background to the requirement, its proposed structure and how services will be called-off. Two client representatives will also be joining. If your company would like to attend please email j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk with a single attendees name and email address no later than 5pm on the 19th August, whereby joining details will be provided on the 20th. The subsequent invitation to tender will be issued by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (‘NEUPC’) in order to establish a framework agreement for 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. 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, café and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, accommodation, plant areas, etc.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
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
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The Client reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
This framework agreement has two lots, based on the required cable manufacturer:
Lot 1: Excel
Lot 2: Connectix
It is intended that the framework agreement will be awarded to five (5) bidders per lot. Bidders may bid for one or both lots.
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 contractors appointed to this lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer Excel. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot. The agreement is for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months in 12 monthly increments, however the increments may be shortened or increased as required.
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 on 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 contractors appointed to this lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer Connectix. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot. The agreement is for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months in 12 monthly increments, however the increments may be shortened or increased as required.
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 on Lot 2 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/08/2024
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
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The framework will be open to all NE5 Member Institutions whether or not they are classed as Contracting Authorities under the Public Contract Regulations. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Construction-work./2C4QUZ9A55
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Communications-infrastructure./9694R9R2DU
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9694R9R2DU
GO Reference: GO-202486-PRO-27318006
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/08/2024