Establishment of a Framework Agreement for Data Network Cabling Infrastructure Works for Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

Tender description

Trinity College Dublin plans to establish a framework for the Refurbishment and Maintenance of data network cabling infrastructure across Trinity College Dublin sites. Refurbishment extends to survey, design, supply & install and commission. The contracts will also include works associated with the Refurbishment and Maintenance of the data network such as the removal and installation of data network equipment affixed to permanent structures. The Agreement will cover the entire Trinity College property portfolio including but not limited to; Dublin city center "Campus" containing circa 125 buildings covering 180,000 sq. m floor area, the "Adjacent Sites" comprising 16 building/building clusters covering 57,000 sq. m floor area and "Satellite Sites" in Dublin comprising 10 buildings/building clusters covering 56,000 sq. m floor area. The works will generally be in categories as follows; Category 1; Refurbishment and Maintenance works associated with existing communication rooms within buildings. Task Orders vary in size from single data outlet or Access Point remove/install to multiple. Anticipated frequency of task orders circa 5 to 10 times per quarter. Category 2; Refurbishment and Maintenance associated with new comms rooms within buildings (infrequent occurrence). Task Orders vary in size typically from 10 to 24 data outlets, infrequently circa once per quarter. The competition is a statement of potential contracts for the contract duration but is not a commitment to purchase. The contract call-off will be by means of a mini-competition between the successful framework members. Tenders must be submitted via the electronic postbox available on www.etenders.gov.ie by the response deadline. Only tenders submitted to the electronic postbox will be accepted. Tender submitted late will not be accepted.