The Cabling Installation contract was awarded on 5th July 1999 and will be in place for twelve months. The Department has the option to extend the contract by up to four further 12-month terms at its discretion. This contract has been let to provide data and electrical cabling installation services for schools. The cabling installation is the only Learning Technologies contract that will require schools to obtain comparative quotes prior to placing an order. Unfortunately, the variables involved in cabling work, coupled with the unique requirements of each school mean that it is not possible for the Department to advertise standard prices for cabling products and services.
All new work is covered by a comprehensive application based manufacturers warranty.
All new work will comply with standards and specifications developed and maintained by the Department. Completed installations will be accompanied with comprehensive documentation on the structured cabling system. Documentation will be maintained where changes are effected. Using the approved mechanisms, schools can undertake cabling projects to any value without requiring approval from Contract Services. The Department has appointed a panel of cabling installation companies based on meeting the technical and contractual requirements outlined in the original tender document.