II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32420000
72254000
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE13
Main site or place of performance:
North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire Councils
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
North Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) is inviting tenders for a sole Provider Framework Agreement for the supply and installation of network cabling and associated hardware. The provider must supply the necessary hardware required to complete each call-off placed by the Authority under the Framework Agreement.
The provider must be able to undertake:
— installation of voice and data cabling within occupied offices and buildings,
— installation of voice and data cabling within unoccupied or part built buildings,
— installation of data cabinets and patch panels as required,
— installation of containment systems as specified by the Authority,
— moves, adds, changes and repairs as required,
— installation of wireless access points,
— installation of audio visual equipment (interactive white boards, TV’s).
The provider will be responsible for all aspects of the work for which it has been appointed during a project and in particular covering the following areas:
— project design and route planning,
— installation arrangements with the Authority including completion dates and time scales,
— site access (to be arranged with the Authority),
— agreement of materials with the Authority,
— ordering and delivery of materials,
— update site records and plans and patching documentation,
— carry out risk assessments and issue method statements indicating what will take place, as required,
— survey of site to ascertain if furniture, floor coverings or ceiling tiles require moving and make the necessary arrangements,
— arrange installations of containment if necessary,
— arrange the necessary manpower to complete the work within agreed time scales,
— attend project meetings with the Authority as required,
— remove old and redundant cables as necessary or as directed (dependent on existing décor),
— complete all voice termination (Jumpering) as directed by the Authority,
— test and label all outlets and patch panels as required (including frames, cables, etc.),
— provide completed/signed acceptance certificate,
— ensure the Authority’s and their own safety policies are adhered to,
— leave the site in an appropriate clean and tidy condition,
— ensure protective covers are used as required.
North East Lincolnshire Council will also be accessing the Framework Agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Compliance requirement
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Process
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: New property commissions
/ Weighting: 8 %
Quality criterion: Risk assessments and method statements
/ Weighting: 7 %
Quality criterion: Testing
/ Weighting: 8 %
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 70 %
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:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The estimated value identified in II.2.6) is based on historic spend by both councils over the previous 4 years.