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Published 14 May 2021, 22:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Mobile refresh 2024 · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement4 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureSME suitableMax 3 lots per supplier
Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32) Delivery: UKNorth East (UKC2)
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,518,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 27 Sept 2022awarded 14 May 2024
Lots 4max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Provision of Mobile devices and accessories

CPV: Auditing services · Car telephones · Communications equipment · Communications infrastructure · Communications network · Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services · Computer-related professional services · Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services · Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services · GSM telephones · General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services · Hands-free mobile telephones · +27 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
18 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £2,500,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Mobile and Voice Data Services CatalogueAwardedRenewal UK, North Eastceiling above
Delivery: UK, North East · Within the boundaries and the responsibility of the Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
32250000 Mobile telephones
Lot #2Mobile Voice and Data SolutionsCancelledRenewal UKceiling above

For the provision of Mobile Voice and Data Services including hardware - through further

competition. This includes but is not limited to:

  • UK airtime and calls, SMS and data,
  • International airtime, calls, SMS and data
  • Roaming airtime, calls, SMS and data
  • Device hardware, accessories and supporting services,
  • Mobile device management and associated supplementary services (for example,

security)

In addition to covering the range of services outlined above, the scope of Lot 2 is

designed to enable the Buyer to procure a bespoke solution(s), which may include a

customisable range of products and/or individually tailored services to fit their business needs. It provides solutions for more complex goods and services and / or a range of niche requirements in low or high volumes

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
31712112 SIM cards32250000 Mobile telephones32251000 Car telephones32251100 Hands-free set32252000 GSM telephones32252100 Hands-free mobile telephones
Lot #3Telecommunications Audit & Health CheckCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£8,000,000

For the provision of Telecommunications Audit & Health Check. This Lot covers the

provision of:

  • A service that audits current spend and usage levels
  • Analysis of existing Buyer requirements against service availability and a

recommendation of possible tariff/solution prioritisation and a preferred agreement

supplier

  • Physical audit and contact services.
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
31712112 SIM cards32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment32250000 Mobile telephones32251000 Car telephones32251100 Hands-free set32252000 GSM telephones
Lot #4Professional ServicesCancelledRenewal UKPublished value£10,000,000

For the provision of Professional Services. This Lot covers the professional services and

advice required to achieve a future operating model design incorporating any related

technologies for Mobile Voice and Data Services. It provides business and technical

subject matter mobile expertise to create, manage and optimise Mobile Voice and Data

Services including (but not limited to);

  • System and service integration
  • Business Case, Specification Development and Proof of Concept
  • Security solutions for Mobile
  • Transition support services
  • Strategy / Policy
  • Customer mobile application development
  • Technical assurance
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial duration of the Framework is 2 years with the option to extend by 2 increments of up to 12 months each. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durationsVariant bids: not allowed
31712112 SIM cards32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment32250000 Mobile telephones32251000 Car telephones32251100 Hands-free set32252000 GSM telephones

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
2 · Mobile Voice and Data Solutions70%30%
3 · Telecommunications Audit & Health Check55%45%
4 · Professional Services75%25%
Lot distribution rule: Bidders can bid for all Lots. However, if you bid for Lot 1 and or Lot 2 and Lot 3 and you are successful, you will only be awarded a place on the Framework Contract either (Lot 1 and or Lot 2) or Lot 3. For the avoidance of doubt, you can be awarded Framework Contracts on the Lot combination of Lot 1, Lot 2 and Lot 4, or Lot 1 and Lot 4, or Lot 2 and Lot 4, or Lot 3 and Lot 4.
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an invitation to tender (ITT) registering for access.

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 25–45 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
  • “Mobile refresh 2024” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
14 May 2021, 22:55 BST
Last source update
7 Aug 2024, 15:53 BST
Award evaluation window
22 Sept 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-024920
Classification (CPV)
Auditing servicesCar telephonesCommunications equipmentCommunications infrastructureCommunications networkComputer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy servicesComputer-related professional servicesEnhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) servicesEnhanced Messaging Service (EMS) servicesGSM telephones
+29 moreGeneral Packet Radio Services (GPRS) servicesHands-free mobile telephones
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC2)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b183 Find a Tender

Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b276ceba-9e91-4984-b56e-796829c83337 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
27 Sept 2022, 10:59 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
22 Sept 2022, 11:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

22 Oct 2021 → 7 Aug 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    22 Oct 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    22 Sept 2022, 11:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    27 Sept 2022, 10:59 BST
  4. Notice published
    7 Aug 2024, 15:53 BST

Notice history

10 events · 6 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Aug 2022
  1. Published value updated to £2,518,000,000
    11 Aug 2022, 13:56 BST
    was £650,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    11 Aug 2022, 13:56 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    11 Aug 2022, 13:56 BST
  4. Deadline published: 22 Sept 2022, 10:59 BST
    11 Aug 2022, 13:56 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    11 Aug 2022, 13:56 BST
  6. Deadline moved to 27 Sept 2022, 10:59 BST
    6 Sept 2022, 14:15 BST
    +5 days · was 22 Sept 2022, 10:59 BST
  7. Status changed to complete
    22 Dec 2022, 15:36 GMT
  8. Procurement method changed
    16 Oct 2023, 14:47 BST
  9. Buyer details updated
    16 Oct 2023, 14:47 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    7 Aug 2024, 15:53 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.222 Sept 202227 Sept 2022+5 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (6)
  • 2022-09: 1 release · 6 Sept 2022
  • 2022-08: 1 release · 11 Aug 2022
  • 2021-05: 1 release · 14 May 2021

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1811 from SMEs
Contracts signed 3latest 14 May 2024

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 024920-2024-1

    Signed
    14 May 2024
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Mobile Voice & Data Services - Call off from Lot 1 RM6261

    Signed
    21 Aug 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

  • Contract 036426-2022-1

    Signed
    13 Dec 2022
    Value
    £2,518,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Mobile and Voice Data Services Catalogue4bids · 4 electronic——£601,486 – £656,003
Whole notice18bids11—£110,000 – £200,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services 02264251 Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley, Warrington, UK, WA3 6GRContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • London Court of International ArbitrationMediation bodyReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

3 commercial parties on the notice
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listFramework contractor See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list, See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list, UK
  • VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS LIMITEDFramework contractor 500 Brook Drive Reading, Reading, UK, RG2 6UU
  • Virgin Media Business LimitedFramework contractor 500 Brook Drive, Reading, North East, RG2 6UUContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria