Mobile Telecoms Services

Concepts

• mobile telephone services
• belfast
• short message service (SMS)
• enhanced messaging service (EMS)
• multimedia message service (MMS)
• general packet radio services (GPRS)
• universal mobile telephone system (UMTS)
• mobile business data
• mobile business calls
• mobile phones

Location

Northern Ireland

Description

NIE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services to include; The provision of Mobile Telecoms Services will include, but not be limited to; • The provision of mobile ‘airtime’ services (calls, texts, and data) • The provision of mobile Equipment (mobile phones, tablets and data dongles) and accessories (cases, screen protectors, chargers & charging cables). Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE’s mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

Total Quantity or Scope

NIE Networks wishes to appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a framework agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services including (but not limited to) the activities detailed below; … • The provision of mobile 'airtime' services (calls, texts, and data) … Economic Operators will be required to provide solutions capable of supporting NIE's mobile services requirements for mobile business calls, mobile business data and the purchase of equipment and accessories. Roaming services will also be required with particular importance to Roaming provision & rates within the Republic of Ireland.

Renewal Options

The renewal tender process will be launched in year seven (7) of this contract The Contracting Entity intends to establish a Framework Arrangement under which it shall appoint an Economic Operator to enter into a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mobile Telecoms Services. The Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.

CPV Codes

• 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services
• 64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services
• 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services
• 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services
• 64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services
• 64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services
• 64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services
• 64212700 - Universal Mobile Telephone System (UMTS) services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.