UK-Leeds: Communications infrastructure.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
NEUPC Ltd
http://www.neupc.ac.uk, 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.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity:
Education

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Telecoms and 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 Agreement has been awarded 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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 14,000,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)


II.2.1) Title:Excel
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.


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

Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Tees Valley and Durham


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Full details of the requirement were provided in the published ITT. All contractors appointed to this lot have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of four contractors are appointed to each lot. The agreement is for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two, 12 month periods.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Framework Manager and methodology for managing the framework. / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Your proposed regional office’s experience of operating under similar framework agreements and delivering HE-sector schemes. / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for delivering the works. / Weighting: 18
Quality criterion - Name: Details of the team you intend to use on this contract. / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety - Risk Assessments / Method Statements / RIDDOR / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Equality & Diversity / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Modern Slavery / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion - Name: Tender Sum / Weighting: 40


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
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): 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.

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)


II.2.1) Title:Connectix
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.


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

Main site or place of performance:
Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Tees Valley and Durham


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Full details of the requirement were provided in the published ITT. All contractors appointed to this lot have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of four contractors are appointed to each lot. The agreement is for an initial 2-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two, 12 month periods.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed Framework Manager and methodology for managing the framework. / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Your proposed regional office’s experience of operating under similar framework agreements and delivering HE-sector schemes. / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for delivering the works. / Weighting: 18
Quality criterion - Name: Details of the team you intend to use on this contract. / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety - Risk Assessments / Method Statements / RIDDOR / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Equality & Diversity / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Modern Slavery / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental / Weighting: 3

Cost criterion - Name: Tender Sum / Weighting: 40


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
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): 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.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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: No


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

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 OJEU: 2020/S 67-160584



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: 1
Lot Number: 1
Title: Excel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/06/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Aceda Limited, 04568494
Ellerbeck House, 20 Ellerbeck Way, Stokesley Business Park, Middlesbrough, TS9 5JZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Boston Networks Limited, SC201642
Titanium 1, King's Inch Place, Braehead, PA4 8WF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Playfords Limited, 00203301
Suite 1A, Kingfisher House, St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8TZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
UCS Renewables Ltd., 07352484
3a Brighouse Business Village, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 7,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 7,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: 2
Lot Number: 2
Title: Connectix

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 29/06/2020

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Aceda Limited, 04568494
Ellerbeck House, 20 Ellerbeck Way, Stokesley Business Park, Middlesbrough, TS9 5JZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Boston Networks Limited, SC201642
Titanium 1, King's Inch Place, Braehead, PA4 8WF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Playfords Limited, 00203301
Suite 1A, Kingfisher House, St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8TZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
UCS Renewables Ltd., 07352484
3a Brighouse Business Village, Riverside Park, Middlesbrough, TS2 1RT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 7,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 7,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: The bodies that may utilise this agreement include: Newcastle University, Durham University, The University of Sunderland, Teesside University, Northumbria University.
This framework may be used by institutions for purchases fully or part-funded by EU funds or Programs including but not limited to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and Research Councils UK (RCUK).
Call-offs may be made by direct award or mini competition. Full details provided 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.
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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
NEUPC Ltd
http://www.neupc.ac.uk, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Internet address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NEUPC Ltd
http://www.neupc.ac.uk, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
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 review procedure may be obtained
NEUPC Ltd
http://www.neupc.ac.uk, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk
Internet address: http://www.neupc.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 07/07/2020