NEUPC Ltd: Telecoms & Data Cabling Framework Agreement for North Eastern Universities

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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