Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Contact
Vasos Melides
Telephone
+44 1522837188
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Internet-services./MW7G9U7U93
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Student Accommodation Internet and Wi-Fi Provision
Reference number
341
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72400000 - Internet services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Lincoln are looking to appoint an experienced provider that will help to enhance the student experience by providing quality wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. Providers will be competent and experienced in providing internet and Wi-Fi services, while understanding the needs of students in regard to internet and Wi-Fi provision. The service will be tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance
Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Lincoln are looking to appoint an experienced provider to provide wired internet and Wi-Fi provision to all of its managed student accommodation buildings/blocks. This service is being outsourced for the first time except for one accommodation block that is already externally provided. TUPE transfer of staff is not considered to apply. Providers will be competent and experienced internet and Wi-Fi providers and understand the specific needs of students and nuances in providing internet and Wi-Fi to students in a university setting. The service will be tailored to students studying at the University of Lincoln and will include, but not be limited to, the following: a simple log in process, the ability to roam across campus, guest log-in access, in room individual network provision and a dedicated 24/7/365 support helpline. The helpline will offer students (of all technical ability) support with their registration, with logging in and with onboarding of their various devices. The University will therefore require commitment from the provider to enhance the student experience.
The University therefore wishes to partner with an innovative, committed, and forward-thinking provider who can work in conjunction with staff and students to drive a culture which innovates to enhance the student experience. The provider should undertake an active role throughout the life of the contract to regularly engage with stakeholders and in relation to internet and Wi-Fi provision. This shall include regular reviews of the service, audits, expert analysis of data and suggestions to improve the service delivery.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
After 5 years there is an option to extend the contract, for 2 periods of 12 month, in accordance with the contract.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MW7G9U7U93
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
In support of the University's strategic objective to have employable and successful graduates, the successful tenderer will be required to deliver the careers and employability schedule included within the contract terms and conditions.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 April 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 April 2022
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Internet-services./MW7G9U7U93
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/MW7G9U7U93
GO Reference: GO-2022225-PRO-19711633
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Telephone
+44 1522837188
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The contracting authority will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period following electronic notification (minimum of 15 calendar days for any other means of communication) to applicants of the award decision.
This notification will provide the information that tenderers are legally entitled to regarding the award decision. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).