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Contract notice

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Published

Expire date: 07/02/2024

External Reference: 2024-556047

FTS Reference: 2024-000564

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
GB 277399933
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
UK
Contact person: Alexei Lambley-Steel
Telephone: +44 1158486100
E-mail: alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UKF -  EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76234&B=NTU
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=76234&B=NTU
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Mobile Communications Supply Framework
Reference number:  2349
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

64212000  -  Mobile-telephone services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) invites Mobile Phone service providers to submit bids for a Single Supplier Mobile Communications Service and Solution Framework. The University is seeking a reliable and flexible mobile phone service that meets the dynamic needs of the University. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of two (2) years with options to extend for a further two (2) times 12 month extensions, with a total potential duration of four (4) years.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1250000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32250000  -  Mobile telephones
32342440  -  Voice-mail system
32400000  -  Networks
32412000  -  Communications network
32412100  -  Telecommunications network
32510000  -  Wireless telecommunications system
32524000  -  Telecommunications system
32551400  -  Telephone network
64200000  -  Telecommunications services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

NTU require a mobile phone service provision on a 30-day rolling contract basis to accommodate the ever-changing requirements of our staff and students.
The Successful provider must ensure that;
1. Coverage Across All Campuses and Sites – The ability to provide a comprehensive mobile network that guarantees seamless communication across all university campuses and sites.
2. Flexibility - The ability to provide a 30-day rolling contract to the university with the flexibility to adapt to changing usage patterns and requirements.
3. Quality of Service - A high-quality voice and data services to support the diverse communication needs of our academic and administrative staff.
4. Supply of Hardware, Mobile Devices, SIM/eSIM and Accessories – The ability to provide high-quality mobile devices, hardware, SIMs, and accessories compatible with the mobile service.
5. Single Supplier Solution – The ability to Provide a dedicated NTU helpdesk. Be able to provide the University a single consolidated invoice broken down by departmental budget codes.
6. Support Service – The ability to provide a support service, including ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure the continuous functionality of the mobile phone service.
Please see ITT for Full details of the requirement
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: 1250000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
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.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with a single operator
IV.1.8)

Information about the 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:  07/02/2024
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  07/02/2024
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK