Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-08-10
Buyer: Brunel University London
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 30200000 | 32000000 | 35710000: Command and control systems | 38600000 | 42500000
Estimated value: 20000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-09-05
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: Brunel University London is requesting tenders for the Purchase of ICT Software and Equipment for use by or on behalf of public sector bodies(and their statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisation or organisational changes) located in the UK. The Public Sector Bodies have a need for a ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide a range of ICT related purchases and services.
Hardware to include but not limited to the provision and configuration of mainframe, mid-range, mini computers, PC's, laptops, netbooks and peripheral equipment, audio-visual equipment and associated consumables and related services. Also to include consumables and hardware disposal and recycle..
Software to include but not limited to Software Applications, Software Licences, Software Upgrade, Software-related Services, Software Support Services, Software Development Services, Software Maintenance Services, Software Implementation Services, Software Reproduction Services, Software Configuration Services, Hosted Services, Software as a Service (SaaS), Data Services, ESCROW and Managed Services.
Networks to include but not limited to provision and management of voice, data and combined (IP) and VOIP equipment and link provision across all transmission methods, e.g. wire, fibre, satellite and radio. To include local, campus and wide area networks and all equipment and services supporting and facilitating the network.
Services to include but not limited to installation, maintenance and management of any of the above mentioned items. To include same for infrastructure required to maintain central or remote ICT provision,. To include on-site management or remote hosting of web accessed services, including their development and maintenance.
To provide additional services in support of purchases to include but not limited to conducting mini competitions on behalf of customers, to identify and highlight sustainable options.
The supplier will be required to manage the supply chain and any sub-contractors on behalf of the purchasing customer. They will be required to provide product innovation, identify avoidable costs and facilitate cost reductions. If required, to also undertake contract and asset management (including asset tagging) for the customer.
The provision of regular (i.e. monthly) Management Information (MI) will be an important requirement for some customers and should include warranty information, asset information, stock delivery reports, product specifications (including energy information).
Suppliers are required to register and express interest via the University's electronic tendering site at the following URL https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bruneluniversity. Registration and use of the e-tendering portal is free of charge and places suppliers under no obligation to participate. The University reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in the procurement process. Please note all final submissions must be made electronically via the In-tend portal.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a Framework Agreement with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Any orders placed under this Framework Agreement will form a separate contract under the scope of this Framework between the supplier and the specific requesting other contracting body. The Contracting Authority and other contracting bodies utilising the Framework reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement.
The value provided in Section II.1.4 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this framework agreement.
Brunel University London wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for use by the following UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations):
for Children, Schools and Families including Schools and Colleges but not Universities unless listed here individually
http://www.helpthehospices.org.uk/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice/uk-hospice-and-palliative-care-services/
National Assembly for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government and Welsh Local Authorities, and all bodies covered by:

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