Communities & Housing Investment Consortium (CHIC) : PFA Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System

UK-Manchester: Telecommunications services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             Procurement For All Ltd
             1st Floor, Metropolitan House, 20 Brindley Road, Manchester, M16 9HQ, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 03005550304, Email: info@procurementforall.co.uk
             Main Address: http://www.procurementforall.co.uk
             NUTS Code: UKD3
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Telecommunications-services./J8W6U74A93
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J8W6U74A93 to the abovementioned address       
      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: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: PFA Telecoms Dynamic Purchasing System       
      Reference Number: PFA/DPS/004
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: PFA invites organisations to participate in a 60 month DPS for telecoms supplies and services. The DPS will be accessible by members of PFA. The DPS may be used by all Registered Providers of Social Housing, Local Authorities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom (“Customers”), including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102.

The DPS is also available to all current and future members of PFA, a public sector consortium with a list of members available from: www.procurementforall.co.uk/about/members/.

The estimated value of contracts to be awarded through the DPS during the 60 month period is approximately £40,000,000 excluding VAT. Any estimate of value is for information purposes only. Therefore, please note that there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the DPS and Customers will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 40,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Category 1: Traditional & IP Telephony       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services.
      50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment.
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Category 1: Traditional & IP Telephony. Including but not limited to all traditional telephony, IP telephony, and any necessary hardware/equipment. Voice services to be provided across PSTN, ISDN, SIP Trunking and any other applicable options available. Services to be provided may include technical guidance for the Customer and ongoing maintenance of equipment, including legacy elements. Additionally this category can also cover call management, video/audio conferencing and other services relevant to the nature of this category.

Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Subject to the success of the DPS, it may be extended or re-procured.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
       Not provided
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Category 2: Connectivity       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      32430000 - Wide area network.
      72720000 - Wide area network services.
      32410000 - Local area network.
      72710000 - Local area network services.
      32413000 - Integrated network.
      32424000 - Network infrastructure.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Category 2: Connectivity. Including but not limited to all WAN broadband, Ethernet leased lines, LAN and VPN solutions and any necessary hardware/equipment. Services to be provided may also include guidance/support for the Customer in designing their preferred solution and ongoing management/maintenance.

Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Subject to the success of the DPS, it may be extended or re-procured.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
       Not provided
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Category 3: Mobile Communications       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      64212000 - Mobile-telephone services.
      32250000 - Mobile telephones.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Category 3: Mobile Communications. Including but not limited to data, voice, voicemail services, SMS, mobile email, data applications, devices (handsets, tablets and other equipment) and device management across a variety of tariffs and plans suitable for the requirements of Customers awarding Contracts. Services to be provided may also include guidance and support for the Customer in designing their preferred solution.
Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated.

Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Subject to the success of the DPS, it may be extended or re-procured.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
       Not provided
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Category 4: Combined Supplies/Services       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.
      50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment.
      64214000 - Dedicated-business telephone network services.
      32410000 - Local area network.
      32412100 - Telecommunications network.
      32413000 - Integrated network.
      32424000 - Network infrastructure.
      32430000 - Wide area network.
      32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system.
      72710000 - Local area network services.
      72720000 - Wide area network services.
      32250000 - Mobile telephones.
      64212000 - Mobile-telephone services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Category 4: Combined Supplies/Services. Including but not limited to all elements required under Categories 1 to 3 of this DPS.

Contracts awarded under this DPS Category may include a mix of the listed options for Categories 1 to 3, therefore applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the services stated. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60 month period is £10,000,000.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 10,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 60       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: Subject to the success of the DPS, it may be extended or re-procured.
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
       Not provided
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing          
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability    
      Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO        
         The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system       
         The dynamic purchasing system might be used by additional purchasers           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 18/09/2017 Time: 12:00
      IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: Not Provided       
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: Yes    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 60 months
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used Yes       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes       
   Electronic payment will be used Yes       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Registered Providers who may become members of PFA may include any of those listed in the list of Registered Providers at the time of Call Off from the DPS: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registeredproviders-of-social-housing

All other potential members who may Call Off from the DPS, see link below: UK Government: Departments, Agencies and Public Bodies: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

For the avoidance of doubt, all other organisations listed in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 shall be entitled to access this DPS:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ uksi/2015/102/schedule/1/made
Local Authorities England: http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/MapLocationSearch.do?mode=1.1
Local Authorities Wales: http://gov.wales/topics/localgovernment/?skip=1&lang=en
Joint Authorities established under Part IV of the Local Government Act 1985; Body's corporate established pursuant to an order under Section 67 of the Local Government Act 1985;
NDPBs: https://www.gov.uk/ government/publications/non-departmental-public-bodies-2010-2011
Educational Establishments in England and Wales, maintained by the Department for Education, Universities and Colleges but Not Independent Schools: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-foreducation
Police Forces in the United Kingdom: https://www.police.uk/forces/
Citizens Advice: http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/aboutus/citizens_advice_offices.htm
Welsh Public Bodies National Assembly for Wales, Welsh Assembly Government and Welsh Local Authorities: http://gov.wales/?skip=1&lang=en NHS Wales: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory
NHS Wales GP Practices: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ourservices/directory
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Telecommunications-services./J8W6U74A93

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J8W6U74A93
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             The High Court
       Royal Court of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Individual contracts awarded following tender under the DPS will be subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Contracting Authorities awarding contracts under the DPS are advised to incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of any contract award is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the contract before it is executed/signed (as appropriate).    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 18/08/2017

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