Communications Solution and Telephony

Procurement reference

Y26015

Procurement description

The framework agreement covers the provision and installation of a full range of communication solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. The equipment under this framework agreement may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement.

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Communications Solution and Telephony Framework. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier and customer experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Communications Solutions and Telephony frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Communications Solutions and Telephony services across all areas within the Public Sector.

Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Communications Solutions and Telephony required within the Public Sector.

PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Communications-network./X5J2277486

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X5J2277486

Main category

Services

Total value (estimated)

50000000.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2030

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 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
• 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
• 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
• 32570000 - Communications equipment
• 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
• 32572000 - Communications cable
• 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
• 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
• 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
• 32573000 - Communications control system
• 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
• 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
• 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
• 48219700 - Communications server software package
• 48511000 - Desktop communications software package
• 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
• 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
• 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services
• 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
• 72212511 - Desktop communications software development services

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 August 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 August 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

The purpose of this engagement is to:

Understand market capability and capacity

Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism

Explore innovate solutions

Identify potential risks and delivery models.

Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities:

Online Questionnaire

Due date

06 March 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No