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Published 21 Oct 2021, 16:10 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Virtual Classroom Install & Support Services

Official notice

Authority: Jisc (Public body)

2 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Published estimate£1,750,000total for 2 lots
Submissions closed 22 Nov 2021
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

To support the UK’s higher and further education organisations enhance their remote delivery of teaching and learning, Jisc is developing a Virtual Classroom offer and is seeking providers of virtual classroom installation and support services to enable the provision of a resilient and scalable service. This procurement is split into two separate Lots

CPV: Computer equipment and supplies · Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value (£1,750,000 together)
Lot #1Installation of Virtual Classroom SolutionsPublished value£1,500,000

The installation of Virtual Classroom Solutions, including:

Site survey, concept and technical design including drawings of virtual classroom at client premises;

Minor works – lighting, acoustics, painting, carpeting, partitioning, fixtures, fittings, cooling, blinds, cabling, bespoke furniture;

Supply of audio, visual, networking and computer equipment - Microphones, cameras, screens, controllers, racks and podiums;

Assembly, setup and testing of audio, visual, networking and computer equipment – Microphones, cameras, NUCs, screens, controllers;

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The contract term will be one year with the option to extend annually up to a maximum of five years.Second stage: 3–6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Configuration and support of Virtual Classroom SolutionsPublished value£250,000

Configuration and support of Virtual Classroom Solutions both remote and onsite, including:

Presales technical advice and liaison;

Software configuration of audio, visual, networking and computer equipment – network configuration, solution testing, account setup;

Remote technical support;

Onsite technical support.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The contract term will be one year with the option to extend annually up to a maximum of five years.Second stage: 3–6 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
21 Oct 2021, 16:10 BST
Last source update
21 Oct 2021, 16:10 BST
Authority reference
Proc1652
FTS notice number
2021/S 000-026427
Classification (CPV)
Computer equipment and suppliesRepair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eea8 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Jisc Services Ltd will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to suppliers. This notification provides information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for suppliers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 article 91 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Submission deadline
22 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Oct 2021 → 6 Dec 2021 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    21 Oct 2021, 16:10 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    22 Nov 2021, 12:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    6 Dec 2021

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Jisc

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawEducation 56579 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, South West, BS1 6NBContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

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