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NEUPC Ltd: Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities

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Notice Summary
Title: Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities
Notice type: Contract Award Notice
Authority: NEUPC Ltd
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Open
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.
Published: 26/03/2025 10:27

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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



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