Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
Contact
Alexei Lambley-Steel
alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone
+44 1158486100
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF - East Midlands (England)
National registration number
GB 277399933
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
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
Mobile Communications Supply Framework
Reference number
2349
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) invites Mobile Phone service providers to submit bids for a Single Supplier Mobile Communications Service and Solution Framework. The University is seeking a reliable and flexible mobile phone service that meets the dynamic needs of the University. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of two (2) years with options to extend for a further two (2) times 12 month extensions, with a total potential duration of four (4) years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 32342440 - Voice-mail system
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
- 32551400 - Telephone network
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NTU require a mobile phone service provision on a 30-day rolling contract basis to accommodate the ever-changing requirements of our staff and students.
The Successful provider must ensure that;
1. Coverage Across All Campuses and Sites – The ability to provide a comprehensive mobile network that guarantees seamless communication across all university campuses and sites.
2. Flexibility - The ability to provide a 30-day rolling contract to the university with the flexibility to adapt to changing usage patterns and requirements.
3. Quality of Service - A high-quality voice and data services to support the diverse communication needs of our academic and administrative staff.
4. Supply of Hardware, Mobile Devices, SIM/eSIM and Accessories – The ability to provide high-quality mobile devices, hardware, SIMs, and accessories compatible with the mobile service.
5. Single Supplier Solution – The ability to Provide a dedicated NTU helpdesk. Be able to provide the University a single consolidated invoice broken down by departmental budget codes.
6. Support Service – The ability to provide a support service, including ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure the continuous functionality of the mobile phone service.
Please see ITT for Full details of the requirement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical & Sustainability / Weighting: 45%
Price - Weighting: 55%
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 000-000564
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Mobile Communications Supply Framework
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 July 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mobifon Communications Limited
9 Charter Point Way
Ashby De-La Zouch
LE65 1NF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
National registration number
06685759
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Lowest offer: £1,250,000 / Highest offer: £1,250,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom