Published date: 27 November 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000

Location of contract

B15 2TT

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

FRAM453/19

Published date

27 November 2019

Closing date

9 January 2020

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The University of Birmingham currently has a number of user groups that require two-way business radio communication systems. Some of these groups use business radio to support health and safety and potentially lifesaving functions. The current service users includes Security, Estates Management IT Services, HAS, Accommodation Services, Potering and Cleaning as well as a number of independent small groups.
The objective of this tender process is to appoint a trusted integrator with the ability to source and supply, install and support two-way business radio hardware, software and cabling to deliver a robust and resilient communications system to The University of Birmingham (UOB). The University is looking to reduce costs and downtime for radio systems, ensuring that the infrastructure is fully-functioning, efficient and highly available for all service users.
The University wishes to procure business radio systems, and to form a strategic partnership with a trusted integrator and have the ability to purchase associated software/hardware, cabling, leaky feeder systems both above and below ground and associated professional services that will provide support and management for the infrastructure. Any solution proposed must take in to account the current environment for both above and below ground communicators.
The high level objectives of this tender and a subsequent contract include:
o An easy to implement service, which has a minimal impact on staff resource from a daily management
Perspective.
o Any solution must take account of legacy equipment and incorporate this where required.
o Any solution must be cost effective and must be able to support the University's requirements.
o Any solution implemented must use encryption to comply with GDPR regulation regarding
the transmission of personal information.
o To undertake disposal of old legacy radio equipment in line with the Waste Electrical and Electronic and
Equipment directive on a cost neutral basis.

The University of Birmingham is looking to award a contract for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional period of one plus, one plus, and one years

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Hasson

Address

Edgbaston
Edgbaston
Edgbaston
B15 2TT
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 4142890

Email

T.R.Hasson@bham.ac.uk