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Published 6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities

Official notice

Authority: NEUPC Ltd

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitableMax 2 lots per supplier

Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: North East (UKC)

Framework ceiling (notional)£5,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 30 Oct 2024awarded 10 Mar 2025

Lots 2max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This invitation to tender is issued by North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium ("NEUPC") for the establishment of a framework agreement for the provision of Telecoms and Data Cabling services, comprising of small building installations, refurbishments, repairs, maintenance and improvements on University premises, for the North Eastern Universities of Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside and NCG.

The works will involve all aspects of telephone and data installations/modifications (excluding BMS) typical of University buildings, such as but not limited to laboratories, small and complex lecture theatres, libraries, cafe and commercial kitchens, offices (individual and open plan), public areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, accommodation, plant areas, etc.

The works will vary in size, from the replacement of a single socket to the installation of up to 30 cables with the appropriate containment and connections.

CPV: Communications infrastructure · Telecommunications cable and equipment

How this framework works

From the published notice

Bids received: 6 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published · win at most 2 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Lot #1ExcelAwarded

Please refer to the Invitation to Tender documentation for full details. All service providers appointed to this Lot must have accreditation for the above manufacturer. A maximum of five contractors will be appointed to this Lot.

The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments).

This agreement will be open to members and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 1 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.

Delivery: North East · NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Variant bids: not allowed

32520000 Telecommunications cable and equipment

Lot #2ConnectixAwarded

The agreement is for an initial two-year period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 24 months (likely to be in 12 monthly increments). Additional information: Future call-off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union funding, ERDF/ESF and other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. Full details of Lot 2 and the tender requirements can be found in the published tender documentation.

Delivery: North East · NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Variant bids: not allowed

32520000 Telecommunications cable and equipment

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

How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot	Quality	Price	Split
1 · Excel	60	80
2 · Connectix	60	40

Lot distribution rule: This Framework Agreement has two Lots, based on the required cable manufacturer: Lot 1 – Excel Lot 2 - Connectix It is intended that the Framework Agreement will be awarded to 5 Bidders per Lot. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots.

Conditions of participation1

Suitability
NEUPC reserves the right to request a parent company guarantee of performance and financial liability.

What this means for your bid

Price carries 40–80 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
“Telecoms and Data Cabling Services for the North East Universities” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

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: Awarded
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: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
Last source update: 26 Mar 2025, 12:05 GMT
Award evaluation window: 30 Oct 2024 – …
Authority reference: EFM2059NE
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-011303
Classification (CPV): Communications infrastructureTelecommunications cable and equipment
Delivery area: North East (UKC)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048829 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Electronic trading: e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933238570 GO Reference: GO-2025326-PRO-29913590

How it was run

Official notice

Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta

Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN

Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup

Appointment period ends: 30 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages: en
Bid validity: 90 days from the deadline
Bids opened: 30 Oct 2024, 12:01 GMT

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com ↗

Timeline

30 Aug 2024 → 26 Mar 2025 · 4 dates

Next notice expected
30 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
30 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
Bids opened
30 Oct 2024, 12:01 GMT
Notice published
26 Mar 2025, 12:05 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Sept 2024

Status changed to active
30 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
Procurement method changed
30 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
Deadline published: 30 Oct 2024, 12:00 GMT
30 Sept 2024, 12:05 BST
Status changed to complete
26 Mar 2025, 12:05 GMT

Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)

When	What	Before	After	Shift
—	TextI.3) Communication · I.3	https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/2C4QUZ9A55	https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/9694R9R2DU

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=892652329 GO Reference: GO-2024101-PRO-27879576

Routine re-releases (4)

2024-08: 1 release · 6 Aug 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓

Bids received 66 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots

Contracts signed 2latest 10 Mar 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

Telecoms and Data Cabling Services Framework Agreement - Excel
Signed
10 Mar 2025
Value
£3,000,000
Status
active
Contract 011303-2025-2-2
Signed
6 Dec 2024
Value
£2,000,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Lot	Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1 · Excel	6bids · 6 from abroad	6	—	—
2 · Connectix	4bids · 4 from abroad	4	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

NEUPC Ltd

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation Phoenix House, 3 South Parade, Leeds, North East, LS1 5QXContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Other public bodies

European UnionFunder

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice

Aceda LtdFramework contractor04568494 Tees House, 1st Floor, Trenchard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, North East, TS17 0WQContact phone
Aspire Technology Solutions LtdFramework contractor06031628 Pipewell Quay, Pipewellgate, Gateshead, North East, NE8 2BJContact email, phone
Barron McCann LtdFramework contractor01071331 Meteor Centre, Mansfield Road, Derby, UK, DE21 4SYContact email, phone
Fortify Electrical Services LtdFramework contractor12418706 Office 34, Derwentshire Business Centre, Consett Business Park, Consett, County Durham, North East, DH8 6BPContact email, phone
Network Installation Solutions LtdFramework contractor03863441 Cable House, 40 Westgate, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, North East, WN8 8AZContact email, phone
Systematic Data Solutions LtdFramework contractor10117156 48-52 Penny Lane, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, North East, L18 1DGContact email, 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