Type of document: Invitation to tender
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2019/S 003-003389/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU
Type of bid required: Global bid
Contract notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: University of Durham
National registration number: RC000650
Postal address: Procurement Service, Mountjoy Centre, Hawthorn Wing
Town: Durham
Postal code: DH1 3LE
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Catherine Harrison
Telephone: +44 1913344537
Email: catherine.harrison@durham.ac.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.dur.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile:
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available.
Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible,free of charge,at:
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: Aruba Maintenance Agreement
Reference number: OJEU18-015
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 64212400
II.1.3) Type of contract: Services
II.1.4) Short Description: The University has — 3 000 Aruba APs with a majority mix of 100, 200 and 300 series devices. The University’s investment in Aruba APs is a longstanding one and includes some earlier generation kit including 93 series APs. Equipment refresh for the entire estate is now being planned in direct discussion with Aruba.
The University is seeking an Aruba gold or platinum medallion partner to facilitate the development and delivery of the next generation of WiFi networking. This partner must demonstrate an appetite to generate shared success stories that benefit all parties.
To express an interest please go to the following website:
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 312500.00 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKC1
II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
The University has — 3 000 Aruba APs with a majority mix of 100, 200 and 300 series devices. The University’s investment in Aruba APs is a longstanding one and includes some earlier generation kit including 93 series APs. Equipment refresh for the entire estate is now being planned in direct discussion with Aruba.
The University is seeking an Aruba gold or platinum medallion partner to facilitate the development and delivery of the next generation of WiFi networking. This partner must demonstrate an appetite to generate shared success stories that benefit all parties.
To express an interest please go to the following website:
II.2.5) Award criteria
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
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
Framework agreement with a single operator
In the case of framework agreements,provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The framework agreement will be let on a 3+1+1 basis, this is to ensure the university have continuity of support during a time of growth and development across the campus.
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2019-02-07 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:6(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2019-02-07 Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence:
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: University of Durham
Postal address: University Office
Town: Durham
Postal code: DH1 3LE
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address: www.dur.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2019-01-02
