Communications Solutions
Details
- Buyer
- University of Essex
- Supplier(s)
12 suppliers
- ABZORB LTD
- Avoira Ltd
- Clarion Communication Systems
- Currys t/a Currys Business
- Daisy Communications Limited
- EXCHANGE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
- Glide Student and Residential Limited
- Rydal Communications Ltd
- Southern Communications Corporate Solutions Limited
- START COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LTD
- Talk Straight Limited
- Tel Group Ltd
- Value
- GBP 89,500,000
- Topic
- Walkie-talkies
- Published
- 11 September 2025
- Source
- uk:find_a_tender
Tender description
The Framework will provide a comprehensive range of communications and telecommunications solutions. It is let by the University of Essex and is available for use by all organisations across the UK Public Sector (and any future successors). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user organisations and geographical areas is available at: http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users The framework will be let across four Lots, with a maximum of 10 suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots. Lot 1: Unified Communications and Telephony The Lot will involve, amongst other aspects, the supply of communications software, hardware, installation, training and support of communications supplies, services and solutions whereby users can use a multitude of different devices such as physical phones, software on laptops, PC’s and apps on mobiles to make and receive calls via a telephony platform. The Lot will provide the intelligent combining of voice, video, instant messaging, mobile voice and data, and other multimedia services in a bespoke way depending on the end users’ needs. This Lot will cover all encompassing solutions offering for example Desktop Agent/Supervisor, Contact Centre, Video Conferencing and Email/Text management functionality. It will also provide access to IP Telephony, Voice Over IP Services and Call Tariff Packages; encompassing the provision and support of IP solutions and Cyber Security provisions. Lot 2: Network Connectivity The supply, setup and support of networks and associated networking services. It addresses the supply and support of networks and associated networking services for the provision of managed connectivity for high bandwidth secure services and other communications and telecommunications requirements. This Lot also encompasses but is not limited to, the provision and support of digital connections, network equipment and servers, along with associated support services within premises, and will include Managed LAN services, Wi-Fi and Cyber Security provisions. Lot 3: Mobile Communications This Lot will provide access to all aspects of mobile communications and services by either Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) or Resellers - i.e., handsets, other devices, airtime - call time, data etc, associated value added services and Cyber Security provisions. Lot 4: National One-Stop-Shop This Lot will provide access to the entire suite of communications solutions, supplies and services detailed within the scope of Lots 1, 2 and 3 from a national one-stop-shop provision.
Timeline
- Completed: Award published11 September 2025Current notice
- Completed: Award date11 September 2025
About the buyer
University of Essex is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.
Relevant CPV codes
- 32237000 · Walkie-talkies
- 32250000 · Mobile telephones
- 32252100 · Hands-free mobile telephones
- 32252110 · Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless)
- 32260000 · Data-transmission equipment
- 32270000 · Digital transmission apparatus
- 32344220 · Radio pagers
- 32400000 · Networks
- 32412000 · Communications network
- 32412100 · Telecommunications network
- 32500000 · Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 · Wireless telecommunications system
- 32520000 · Telecommunications cable and equipment
- 32521000 · Telecommunications cable
- 32522000 · Telecommunications equipment
- 32523000 · Telecommunications facilities
- 32524000 · Telecommunications system
- 32543000 · Telephone switchboards
- 32546100 · Digital switchboards
- 32550000 · Telephone equipment
- 32570000 · Communications equipment
- 32571000 · Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 · Communications cable
- 32581000 · Data-communications equipment
- 35120000 · Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 35700000 · Military electronic systems
- 45232332 · Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 · Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48000000 · Software package and information systems
- 48219700 · Communications server software package
- 48511000 · Desktop communications software package
- 48730000 · Security software package
- 48731000 · File security software package
- 48732000 · Data security software package
- 48760000 · Virus protection software package
- 48761000 · Anti-virus software package
- 48900000 · Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 50330000 · Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50331000 · Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines
- 50332000 · Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50333000 · Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 51300000 · Installation services of communications equipment
- 64000000 · Postal and telecommunications services
- 64200000 · Telecommunications services
- 64210000 · Telephone and data transmission services
- 64212000 · Mobile-telephone services
- 64212700 · Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services
- 64225000 · Air-to-ground telecommunications services
- 64227000 · Integrated telecommunications services
- 66131000 · Security brokerage services
- 72000000 · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72100000 · Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 · Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 · Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212730 · Security software development services
- 72212731 · File security software development services
- 72212732 · Data security software development services
- 72212760 · Virus protection software development services
- 72212761 · Anti-virus software development services
- 72320000 · Database services
- 72400000 · Internet services
- 72420000 · Internet development services
- 72500000 · Computer-related services
- 72600000 · Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 · Computer network services
- 72800000 · Computer audit and testing services
- 72900000 · Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
- 73421000 · Development of security equipment
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@university-of-essex.gov |
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