Network Data Cabling Services

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£450k

Awarded 08 May 2025

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

15 May 2025

Description

Provision of network data cabling services for a period of three years. Services shall include the design, installation and commissioning of Met Office cabling infrastructure as part of any incident, change or problem process.

Scope

Reference
DN766411
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2028
CPV classifications
31000000
50000000
51000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Bidder Capacity - Planned WorksBidder provides effective evidence that it is able to meet the requirement for additional resources for planned works and is able to meet the specified service levels.quality12.00%
Bidder Capacity - Unplanned Works / IncidentsBidder provides effective evidence that it is able to meet the requirement for additional resources for unplanned works and to respond to incidents and is able to meet the specified service level.quality12.00%
Health & SafetyBidder provides effective evidence that it is able to meet the specified H&S requirements to ensure resources are fully qualified, appropriately certified and trained (e.g. CSCS card holders, IPAF or PASMA certified) and the Bidder is able to provide method statements and risk assessments for the service.quality5.00%
Process ImprovementBidder effectively demonstrates a commitment to improving processes and procedures in order to meet customer and regulatory requirement during the term of the contract ie. via achieving ISO9001 certification, or equivalent.quality4.50%
Change and Infrastructure ManagementBidder provides effective evidence that they utilise Change Management (eg. ServiceNow) and Infrastructure Management (eg. Patch Manager, iTracs, NLite) processes and tools. Bidder has provided examples of processes and tools used.quality4.50%
Transition PlansBidder has provided an effective proposal / plan on how it would transition from the existing service provider to the Bidder and that includes the following elements: 1. Schedule of stages undertaken 2. Key Individuals (i.e., project manager) 3. Timescales (Gantt chart/critical path analysis) 4. Communication 5. Knowledge transfer 6. Stakeholder management/engagementquality4.50%
TestingBidder has provided effective details of the copper and fibre test equipment that it proposes to use and any software required to access the test results. Details include whether the testing equipment owned or leased and what calibrations and certifications are carried on the testing equipment.quality4.50%
Accreditations / StandardsBidder has provided effective evidence of: 1. relevant industry accreditations and suitable certification and approval to work on Leviton cabling as per the SoR, or will have those certifications/approvals within 2 months of commencing the contract; 2. employee qualifications to demonstrate resources are skilled in undertaking required work on copper and fibre cabling technologies; and 3. capability to deliver in accordance with JSP 453 (previously known as JSP 604 Leaflet 4800) standards or equivalent.quality4.00%
Resourcing - Clearances/Staff RetentionBidder has confirmed SC clearance levels for all resources that will work on the contract and has provided effective evidence of any staff policies and plans relating to staff retention, with appropriate examples, that are in place to foster a work environment where employees feel valued and motivated and that reduce employee turnover, prevent attrition, and foster employee engagement.quality4.00%
Social Value - Effective stewardship of the environment including working towards net zeroBidder effectively describes approach to fighting climate change and delivering additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract including working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions and is able to meet the associated reporting requirements.quality4.00%
Social Value - Create employment and training opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment.Bidder effectively describes approaches taken or propose to take in connection with this contract to tackling economic inequality and create employment and training opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment and/or are located in deprived areas, and for people in industries with known skills shortages or in high growth sectors and is able to meet the associated reporting requirements.quality3.00%
Social Value - Support educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications.Bidder effectively describes approaches taken or propose to take in connection with this contract to tackling economic inequality and support educational attainment relevant to the contract, including training schemes that address skills gaps and result in recognised qualifications and is able to meet the associated reporting requirements.quality3.00%
Price - Fixed Service Charge (3 Year)price25.00%
Price - Rate Cardprice10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

PA2023 Schedule 6 and 7 legal exclusions. Requirement for submission of financial documentation on award. Minimum financial threshold based on turnover. ITT Response Document 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available in Met Office sourcing portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login).

Examples of previous technical delivery. ITT Response Document 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available in Met Office sourcing portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login).

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£450k

Award date

08 May 2025

Contract start

30 Jun 2025

Contract end

30 Jun 2028

Awarded to
EL
CH 02317133