Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
GB 277399933
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
UK
Contact person: Alexei Lambley-Steel
Telephone: +44 1158486100
E-mail: alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKF
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Mobile Communications Supply Framework
Reference number: 2349
II.1.2) Main CPV code
64212000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) invites Mobile Phone service providers to submit bids for a Single Supplier Mobile Communications Service and Solution Framework. The University is seeking a reliable and flexible mobile phone service that meets the dynamic needs of the University. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of two (2) years with options to extend for a further two (2) times 12 month extensions, with a total potential duration of four (4) years.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 250 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32250000
32342440
32400000
32412000
32412100
32510000
32524000
32551400
64200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NTU require a mobile phone service provision on a 30-day rolling contract basis to accommodate the ever-changing requirements of our staff and students.
The Successful provider must ensure that;
1. Coverage Across All Campuses and Sites – The ability to provide a comprehensive mobile network that guarantees seamless communication across all university campuses and sites.
2. Flexibility - The ability to provide a 30-day rolling contract to the university with the flexibility to adapt to changing usage patterns and requirements.
3. Quality of Service - A high-quality voice and data services to support the diverse communication needs of our academic and administrative staff.
4. Supply of Hardware, Mobile Devices, SIM/eSIM and Accessories – The ability to provide high-quality mobile devices, hardware, SIMs, and accessories compatible with the mobile service.
5. Single Supplier Solution – The ability to Provide a dedicated NTU helpdesk. Be able to provide the University a single consolidated invoice broken down by departmental budget codes.
6. Support Service – The ability to provide a support service, including ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure the continuous functionality of the mobile phone service.
Please see ITT for Full details of the requirement
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical & Sustainability
/ Weighting: 45%
Price
/ Weighting:
55%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-000564
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Mobile Communications Supply Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/07/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mobifon Communications Limited
06685759
9 Charter Point Way
Ashby De-La Zouch
LE65 1NF
UK
NUTS: UKF
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1 250 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
1 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/07/2024