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Communications Solutions

Air-to-ground telecommunications services
Ancillary works for telecommunications
Anti-virus software development services
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UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: University of Essex: "Communications Solutions". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of EssexScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for University of Essex. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
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Competition Density
7.1Bids / Report
4.9% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 41 active published awards; 41 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of Essex
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
Last source update11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationAir-to-ground telecommunications services, Ancillary works for telecommunications, Anti-virus software development services, Anti-virus software package, Communications cable, Communications equipment, Communications infrastructure, Communications network, Communications server software package, Computer audit and testing services, Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services, Computer network services, Computer support and consultancy services, Computer-related services, Data security software development services, Data security software package, Data-communications equipment, Data-transmission equipment, Database services, Desktop communications software package, Development of security equipment, Digital switchboards, Digital transmission apparatus, File security software development services, File security software package, Hands-free mobile telephones, Hands-free mobile telephones (wireless), Hardware consultancy services, IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Installation of telecommunications equipment, Installation services of communications equipment, Integrated telecommunications services, Internet development services, Internet services, Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment, Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment, Military electronic systems, Miscellaneous software package and computer systems, Mobile telephones, Mobile-telephone services, Networks, Postal and telecommunications services, Programming services of packaged software products, Radio pagers, Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines, Security brokerage services, Security software development services, Security software package, Software package and information systems, Software programming and consultancy services, Surveillance and security systems and devices, Telecommunications cable, Telecommunications cable and equipment, Telecommunications equipment, Telecommunications equipment and supplies, Telecommunications facilities, Telecommunications network, Telecommunications services, Telecommunications system, Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services, Telephone and data transmission services, Telephone equipment, Telephone switchboards, Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services, Virus protection software development services, Virus protection software package, Walkie-talkies, Wireless telecommunications system
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04e55f
What is being bought
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.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
  5. Published value updated to £90,000,000
    20 Feb 2025, 15:57 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    20 Feb 2025, 15:57 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    20 Feb 2025, 15:57 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 1 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
    20 Feb 2025, 15:57 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    20 Feb 2025, 15:57 GMT
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Unified Communications and Telephony
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Network Connectivity
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Mobile Communications
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    National One-Stop-Shop
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    11 Sept 2025, 14:42 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £22,000,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £22,000,000
  8. Contract active
    Signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £22,000,000
  9. Contract active
    Signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · £23,500,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Abzorb Ltd, Avoira Limited, Clarion Communication Systems, Daisy Communications, Exchange Communications Limited, Rydal Communications, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, Start Communications Group Ltd, Talk Straight Ltd, Tel Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Abzorb Ltd, Avoira Limited, Daisy Communications, Glide , Rydal Communications, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, Start Communications Group Ltd, Talk Straight Ltd, Tel Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Abzorb Ltd, Avoira Limited, Currys t/a Currys Business, Daisy Communications, Rydal Communications, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, Start Communications Group Ltd, Tel Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Abzorb Ltd, Avoira Limited, Daisy Communications, Rydal Communications, Southern Communications Corporate Solutions, Start Communications Group Ltd, Tel Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Unified Communications and Telephony
£22,000,000 · signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Network Connectivity
£22,000,000 · signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Mobile Communications
£22,000,000 · signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
National One-Stop-Shop
£23,500,000 · signed 11 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 10 (lot 1)
bids: 9 (lot 2)
bids: 8 (lot 3)
bids: 7 (lot 4)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

University of Essex

Contracting authority GB-FTS-45999
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