Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
UK
Telephone: +44 1902321000
E-mail: procurement@wlv.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wlv.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to 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
Tenant Network & Telephony Services for UoWSP & EIC-BTC
Reference number: 22-09
II.1.2) Main CPV code
32412110
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
To supply Tenant Internet and Telephony Services to the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) and The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford (EIC-BTC). W
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
305 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Tenderers can apply for Lot 1, Lot 2, or Lots 1 & 2 combined. However, the University reserves the right not to award a contract for Lot 2.
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Tenant Network & Telephony Services UoWSP
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32412110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The goal of this tender is to obtain a suitable internet, network and telephony provision from a Service Provider that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by our current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) while also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since the start of the previous contract (2015). There will also be the potential that the sister site will also look to onboard the chosen solution dependant on its offering, The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford is currently serviced by a simple dedicated Virgin Media line with self-managed network and telephony provisions managed by our two onsite/in-house network technicians.
Project Aims and Objectives
To secure a quality, reliable and cost-effective provision of internet and telephony services for both site operation and tenant needs to meet the demands of each site individually, with the potential to award a combined contract to provide economies of scale. Minimal downtime to be experienced in any swap over of service providers.
The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing March 2023 for UoWSP with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
305 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/03/2023
End:
29/02/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
expected to be procured approx. 12 months prior to contract end
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Tenant Network & Telephony Services EIC-BTC
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32412110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The goal of this tender is to obtain a suitable internet, network and telephony provision from a Service Provider that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by our current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) while also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since the start of the previous contract (2015). There will also be the potential that the sister site will also look to onboard the chosen solution dependant on its offering, The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford is currently serviced by a simple dedicated Virgin Media line with self-managed network and telephony provisions managed by our two onsite/in-house network technicians.
Project Aims and Objectives
To secure a quality, reliable and cost-effective provision of internet and telephony services for both site operation and tenant needs to meet the demands of each site individually, with the potential to award a combined contract to provide economies of scale. Minimal downtime to be experienced in any swap over of service providers.
Contract Duration
The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing September 2023 for EIC BTC with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
305 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2023
End:
31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Expected to be approx. 12 months prior to the contract end date
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/08/2022
Local time: 10:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/08/2022
Local time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/07/2022