Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Contact
Jon Lisle
Telephone
+44 1134871764
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
one.1) Name and addresses
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Contact
Jon Lisle
Telephone
+44 1134871764
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members.
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities
Reference number
EFM2059NE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Excel
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Quality criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.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.
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Connectix
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
Main site or place of performance
NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.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).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.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.
two.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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-024719
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Telecoms and Data Cabling Services Framework Agreement - Excel
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aceda Ltd
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0WQ
Telephone
+44 3300554218
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
04568494
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fortify Electrical Services Ltd
Office 34, Derwentshire Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Consett
County Durham
DH8 6BP
Telephone
+44 1207693889
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
12418706
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate
Gateshead
NE8 2BJ
Telephone
+44 3301242701
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
06031628
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Installation Solutions Ltd
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8AZ
administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1695735783
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
03863441
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Systematic Data Solutions Ltd
48-52 Penny Lane, Mossley Hill
Liverpool
L18 1DG
Telephone
+44 8006893071
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
10117156
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aceda Ltd
Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0WQ
Telephone
+44 330554218
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
04568494
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Network Installation Solutions Ltd
Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8AZ
administration@ni-solutions.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1695735783
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
03863441
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Aspire Technology Solutions Ltd
Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate
Gateshead
NE8 2BJ
Telephone
+44 3301242701
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
National registration number
06031628
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barron McCann Ltd
Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road
Derby
DE21 4SY
Telephone
+44 1332866500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01071331
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933238570 GO Reference: GO-2025326-PRO-29913590
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 1134871764
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 1134871764
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NEUPC Ltd
Phoenix House, 3 South Parade
Leeds
LS1 5QX
Telephone
+44 1134871764
Country
United Kingdom