Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Edgbaston
BIRMINGHAM
B152TT
Contact
Nicola Handley
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Companies House
RC000645
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)
Reference number
FRAM535/24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72410000 - Provider services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of high-speed internet connectivity and business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).
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: 13,000,000 AED
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32416000 - ISDN network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Main site or place of performance
University of Birmingham Dubai campus building located in Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Birmingham intends to contract with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC for the provision of high-speed internet connectivity, business ISDN connections, services and support to the University of Birmingham Dubai (UoBD) campus building within Dubai International Academic City (DIAC). This contract will be for 2024 to 2028.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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:
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC currently provide core network infrastructure service connectivity to DIAC and the UoBD building, and all existing network and telecommunications services. It is imperative to the ongoing success of the project that the University integrates effectively with the existing onsite provision.
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC are the state owned internet provider and the sole supplier to the region and therefore the University of Birmingham Dubai are restricted to a single supplier.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 September 2024
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
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
NUTS code
- AE - United Arab Emirates
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
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: 13,000,000 AED
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Country
United Kingdom