UK-Leeds: Communications infrastructure.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871764, Email: j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk
Contact: Jon Lisle
Main Address: http://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
NUTS Code: UKC

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: Yes
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 Services for the North East Universities
Reference number: EFM2059NE

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 the provision of Telecoms and Data Cabling services, 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 and NCG.
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: 5,000,000

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:
UKC - NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All service providers appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot.
The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments).
This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion - Name: Price / 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. 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 code(s):
32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UKC - NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Main site or place of performance:
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)


II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All service providers appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot.
The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments).

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion - Name: Price / 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. Full details of Lot 2 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.


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: 2024/S 000-024719



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: Telecoms and Data Cabling Services Framework Agreement - Excel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 10/03/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6 (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: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

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 Ltd, 04568494
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0WQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3300554218
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Fortify Electrical Services Ltd, 12418706
Office 34, Derwentshire Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1207693889, Email: info@fortifyelectrical.co.uk
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, 06031628
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate, Gateshead, NE8 2BJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3301242701, Email: support@aspirets.com
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Network Installation Solutions Ltd, 03863441
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1695735783, Email: administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.5)
Systematic Data Solutions Ltd, 10117156
48-52 Penny Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 1DG, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8006893071, Email: info@systematicdata.co.uk
NUTS Code: UKC
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: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 3,000,000
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: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 06/12/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4 (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: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

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 Ltd, 04568494
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 0WQ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 330554218
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Network Installation Solutions Ltd, 03863441
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1695735783, Email: administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd, 06031628
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate, Gateshead, NE8 2BJ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 3301242701, Email: support@aspirets.com
NUTS Code: UKC
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Barron McCann Ltd, 01071331
Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road, Derby, DE21 4SY, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1332866500, Email: enquiries@barronmccann.com
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: 5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 2,000,000
Currency: GBP

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

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933238570
VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871764, Email: j.lisle@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 1134871764, Email: admin@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
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871764, Email: admin@neupc.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 26/03/2025

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, LS1 5QX, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1134871764, Email: j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk
Contact: Jon Lisle
Main Address: https://neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members.
NUTS Code: UKC