UK-Leeds: Communications infrastructure.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7775339236, Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Contact: Michael McGill
Main Address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk, Address of the buyer profile: http://www.neupc.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKE42
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Communications-infrastructure./WR9EF7E52Q
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
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: Telecoms & Data Cabling Framework Agreement for North Eastern Universities
Reference Number: EFM2034NE
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
32571000 - Communications infrastructure.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: This invitation to tender is issued by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium ("NEUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for Telecoms and Data Cabling Works, comprising of small building installations, refurbishments, repairs, maintenance and improvements on University premises, for the North Eastern Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside.

The works will involve all aspects of telephone and data installations/modifications (excluding BMS) typical of University buildings, such as but not limited to laboratories, small and complex lecture theatres, libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms,accommodation, plant areas, etc.

The works will vary in size, from the replacement of a single socket to the installation of up to 30 cables with the appropriate containment and connections.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 14,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: This Framework Agreement has two Lots, based on the required cable manufacturer:
Lot 1 – Excel
Lot 2 - Connectix
It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 4 Bidders per Lot. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots.

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Excel
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKC2 Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
UKC1 Tees Valley and Durham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All contractors appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of four contractors will be appointed to each Lot. The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two, twelve month periods.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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: This framework may be used by the institutions to make appointments for schemes that are fully or part-funded by European Union funds or Programme.
II.2.14) Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 1 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Connectix
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKC2 Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
UKC1 Tees Valley and Durham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All contractors appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of four contractors will be appointed to each Lot. The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two, twelve month periods.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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: This framework may be used by the institutions to make appointments for schemes that are fully or part-fundedby European Union funds or Programme.
II.2.14) Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 1 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
NEUPC reserves the right to request a parent company guarantee of performance and financial liability.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated in the procurement documents.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

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 several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
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 OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 04/05/2020 Time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 04/05/2020
Time: 12:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Participating consortia and members. The bodies that may utilise this agreement include:
Newcastle University, Durham University, The University of Sunderland, Teesside University, Northumbria University.
EU funding: This framework may be used by institutions for purchases fully or part-funded by EU funds or programs
including but not limited to:
1) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF); or
2) European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF); or
3) Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's 7 Research Councils.
Call-off methods: Call-offs may be made by direct award or mini competition. Full details of the call-off methods can be
found in the published tender documents. Institutions opting out of the Public Contracts Regulations and/or their
partners that access this agreement are not bound by the call-off procedures which apply to Contracting Authorities.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Communications-infrastructure./WR9EF7E52Q

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WR9EF7E52Q
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871750, Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Internet address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871750, Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Internet address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871750, Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Internet address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 01/04/2020

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