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Published 23 Jun 2022, 12:11 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff University (Education)

Framework agreementGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£750,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 12 Aug 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a framework agreement with one appointed supplier for the provision of copper and fibre optic network Infrastructure cabling, and associated hardware and civils works.

The requirement is for bidders to provide and install network cabling (copper and fibre), any associated civils works, associated passive equipment, the deployment of active network equipment, and is also for the supply of equipment as defined by Cardiff University’s Network Cabling Standards

  • Recurrence: Feb 2025

CPV: Network cabling

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 1 suppliers

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1RenewalPublished value£750,000
Delivery: Wales · Cardiff University
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension options available.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Structured Network Cabling Framework Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · Feb 2025
First published
23 Jun 2022, 12:11 BST
Last source update
23 Jun 2022, 12:11 BST
Award evaluation window
12 Aug 2022 – …
Authority reference
CU.999.JP
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-017172
Classification (CPV)
Network cabling
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349b9 Find a Tender

Publisher note: The procurement documents will be available via In-tend until 12 Noon, 25th July 2022 then access will be closed. Site visits are a mandatory requirement and will take place W/C 1st Aug 2022, Full details are contained in the ITT documents. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of bidders. The University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part. The University reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not award any contract. All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP. All documents to be priced in GBP excluding VAT 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=122421. Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: As stated in the ITT documents (WA Ref:122421)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN, CY
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home ↗

Appointment period ends
12 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en, cy
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
12 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Jun 2022 → 12 Aug 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    23 Jun 2022, 12:11 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    12 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    12 Aug 2022, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cardiff University

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 0DEContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria