Contract

Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities

  • NEUPC Ltd
  • NEUPC Ltd

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-011303

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048829 (view related notices)

Published 26 March 2025, 12:05pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NEUPC Ltd

Phoenix House, 3 South Parade

Leeds

LS1 5QX

Contact

Jon Lisle

Email

j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk

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

Email

j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk

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

Email

info@fortifyelectrical.co.uk

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

Email

support@aspirets.com

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

Email

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

Email

info@systematicdata.co.uk

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

Email

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

Email

support@aspirets.com

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

Email

enquiries@barronmccann.com

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

Email

j.lisle@neupc.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1134871764

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

NEUPC Ltd

Phoenix House, 3 South Parade

Leeds

LS1 5QX

Email

admin@neupc.ac.uk

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

Email

admin@neupc.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1134871764

Country

United Kingdom