Contract award notice

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External Reference: 2024-529941

FTS Reference: 2024-031074

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK
Contact person: Mary Onabanjo
Telephone: +44 1612348005
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Other type:  Sub-central contracting authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Audio Visual Equipment & Installation Services
Reference number:  AVI3146NW
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

32321200  -  Audio-visual equipment
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC & CPC for Audio Visual Equipment & Installation Services.
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st September 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 31st August 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for twelve (12) months until 31st August 2027 and a further twelve (12) months until 31st August 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows:
Lot 1 – Supply & Delivery of Audio Visual Equipment
Lot 2 – Supply, Delivery & Installation of Audio Visual Equipment
Lot 3 – Supply, Delivery & Installation of Audio Visual Equipment – Northern Ireland
The following organisations committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  64700000.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 – Supply & Delivery of Audio Visual Equipment
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000  -  Television and audio-visual equipment
32321300  -  Audio-visual materials
50340000  -  Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
North West England and Northern Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Supply of in scope equipment as per the ITT which includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; Supply and delivery of Data Projectors and Lamps, Display Screens, Projector Screens, Portable Screen Mounts / Trolleys, White Boards, Media Switchers / Scalers / Distribution Equipment, HDMI Extenders, Amplifiers, Visualisers, Collaboration Systems, Video Distribution Equipment, DVD / Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Speakers, Microphones, Digital Signage, Video Conference Systems, Lecture Capture Systems, Network Cameras, AV over IP Devices, Bring Your Devices / Collaboration Systems, AV Furniture, Audio Visual Fixtures, Fittings, Interactive touch screens, Team Rooms Equipment, Interactive Touch tables. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  30
Price  -  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: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 2 – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment and Associated Services
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000  -  Television and audio-visual equipment
32321300  -  Audio-visual materials
50340000  -  Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:  
North West England and Northern Ireland
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment and Associated Services includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; Supply, delivery and installation of Data Projectors and Lamps, Display Screens, Projector Screens, Portable Screen Mounts / Trolleys, White Boards, Media Switchers / Scalers / Distribution Equipment, HDMI Extenders, Amplifiers, Visualisers, Collaboration Systems, Video Distribution Equipment, DVD / Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Speakers, Microphones, Digital Signage, Video Conference Systems, Lecture Capture Systems, Network Cameras, AV over IP Devices, Bring Your Devices / Collaboration Systems, AV Furniture, Audio Visual Fixtures and Fittings, immersive spaces, and Cables. Servicing and Maintenance of Audio Visual Equipment and Systems including both proactive and reactive services and fixed contract maintenance agreements, Microsoft Teams Room Solutions, Conferencing Platforms - Webex, Pexip, Large LED displays including specialist solutions such as Virtual Production Studios, Programming, Training, De-Installation and Consultancy and Design Services. Leasing of Audiovisual Equipment. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  30
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  35
Price  -  Weighting:  35
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: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 3 – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment– NI
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

32320000  -  Television and audio-visual equipment
32321300  -  Audio-visual materials
50340000  -  Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKN0 -  Northern Ireland
NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audiovisual Equipment and Associated Services – Northern Ireland includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; Supply, delivery and installation of Data Projectors and Lamps, Display Screens, Projector Screens, Portable Screen Mounts / Trolleys, White Boards, Media Switchers / Scalers / Distribution Equipment, HDMI Extenders, Amplifiers, Visualisers, Collaboration Systems, Video Distribution Equipment, DVD / Blu-Ray Players, Camcorders, Speakers, Microphones, Digital Signage, Video Conference Systems, Lecture Capture Systems, Network Cameras, AV over IP Devices, Bring Your Devices / Collaboration Systems, AV Furniture, Audio Visual Fixtures and Fittings, immersive spaces, and Cables. Servicing and Maintenance of Audio Visual Equipment and Systems including both proactive and reactive services and fixed contract maintenance agreements, Microsoft Teams Room Solutions, Conferencing Platforms - Webex, Pexip, Large LED displays including specialist solutions such as Virtual Production Studios, Programming, Training, De-Installation and Consultancy and Design Services. Leasing of Audiovisual Equipment. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Customer Requirements  /  Weighting:  35
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Quality  /  Weighting:  45
Price  -  Weighting:  20
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: yes
Identification of the project: Call off by Members from the resulting framework may be conducted by institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

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
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.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2024/S 000-014560

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Lot 1 – Supply & Delivery of Audio Visual Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

31/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  13
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

GVAV Ltd
Feltham
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Universal AV Services Ltd
Keighley
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Julian Roche Associates Limited (Trading as Roche Audio Visual)
Elland
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Pure Audio Visual Ltd
Preston
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Information Data & Network Supplies Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd
Swansea
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Mayne Communications Ltd
Saintfield
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  64700000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Lot 2 – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment and Associated Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

31/08/2024
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  13
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  12
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  13
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  yes
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

GVAV Ltd
Feltham
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Julian Roche Associates Limited (Trading as Roche Audio Visual)
Elland
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
proAV Limited
Egham
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Pacific Computers Ltd
Basingstoke
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Pure Audio Visual Ltd
Preston
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Universal AV Services Ltd
Keighley
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
Charterhouse Voice & Data t/a Symity
London
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : no
IDNS Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
AVM Solutions (UK) Ltd
Bolton
UK
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  64700000.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Title: Lot 3 – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Audio Visual Equipment – NI

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

31/08/2023
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  2
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  2
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Mayne Communications Ltd
Saintfield
UK
NUTS code:  UKN -  NORTHERN IRELAND

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  64700000.00  GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
http://www.nationalparks.gov.uk
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html
NHS Bodies England
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

NWUPC Ltd
Salford Innovation Forum- Room 210 51 Frederick Road
Salford
M6 6FP
UK
Telephone: +44 1612348000
Internet address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/