Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
Telephone
+44 1902321000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
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
Tenant Network & Telephony Services for UoWSP & EIC-BTC
Reference number
22-09
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32412110 - Internet network
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
To supply Tenant Internet and Telephony Services to the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) and The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford (EIC-BTC). W
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £305,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Tenderers can apply for Lot 1, Lot 2, or Lots 1 & 2 combined. However, the University reserves the right not to award a contract for Lot 2.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tenant Network & Telephony Services UoWSP
Lot No
Lot 1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412110 - Internet network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The goal of this tender is to obtain a suitable internet, network and telephony provision from a Service Provider that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by our current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) while also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since the start of the previous contract (2015). There will also be the potential that the sister site will also look to onboard the chosen solution dependant on its offering, The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford is currently serviced by a simple dedicated Virgin Media line with self-managed network and telephony provisions managed by our two onsite/in-house network technicians.
Project Aims and Objectives
To secure a quality, reliable and cost-effective provision of internet and telephony services for both site operation and tenant needs to meet the demands of each site individually, with the potential to award a combined contract to provide economies of scale. Minimal downtime to be experienced in any swap over of service providers.
The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing March 2023 for UoWSP with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months.
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: £305,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
29 February 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
expected to be procured approx. 12 months prior to contract end
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tenant Network & Telephony Services EIC-BTC
Lot No
Lot 2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412110 - Internet network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
University of Wolverhampton Telford Campus
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The goal of this tender is to obtain a suitable internet, network and telephony provision from a Service Provider that is fit to meet the needs of staff and tenants at the University of Wolverhampton Science Park (UoWSP) by way of offering like for like provisions delivered by our current provider (and single onsite/in-house network technician) while also improving on any provision areas that have seen market development since the start of the previous contract (2015). There will also be the potential that the sister site will also look to onboard the chosen solution dependant on its offering, The e-Innovation Centre (EIC) and Business & Technology Centre (BTC) in Telford is currently serviced by a simple dedicated Virgin Media line with self-managed network and telephony provisions managed by our two onsite/in-house network technicians.
Project Aims and Objectives
To secure a quality, reliable and cost-effective provision of internet and telephony services for both site operation and tenant needs to meet the demands of each site individually, with the potential to award a combined contract to provide economies of scale. Minimal downtime to be experienced in any swap over of service providers.
Contract Duration
The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing September 2023 for EIC BTC with an optional extension of up to an additional 24 months.
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: £305,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2023
End date
31 August 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Expected to be approx. 12 months prior to the contract end date
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: No
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
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
8 August 2022
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 August 2022
Local time
10:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom