Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
suzyann.pritchard3@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 1443848585
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Renewal of SIP Telephone System
Reference number
SBU-STA-28892-024-SP-21
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Renewal of contract with Gamma Telecoms Ltd to move to SIP. The process to transition to a new supplier has been complex. As a result a number of the smaller sites and PSTN lines are still outstanding to transfer on to the new technology.
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: £319,200
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Swansea Bay University Health Board sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The transition to the new technology and supplier for telecoms provision has still to be completed. The process has also been on hold due to COVID. The transition that has been done so far, however, has been hugely successful and as well as improved service and flexibility of service provision – eg during COVID the HB were able to double the telephony capacity over night to deal the increase call volumes and facilitate the establishment of call centres. The Health Board wishes to complete the transition process already started with the existing supplier which has been prohibited due to the COVID pandemic.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Renewal of existing contract to complete work delayed due to Covid Pandemic
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
SBU-STA-28892-024-SP-21
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Gamma Telecom Limited
The Crown House, 15 Kings Road West
Newbury
RG145BY
Telephone
+44 03330140000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £319,200
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115071.
(WA Ref:115071)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom