A Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pre-programmed USB's and Accessories

This Tender is conducted under the EU Restricted Procedure. An urgent restricted route has been taken due to the short timescales for the project. Delivery of USB items cannot be later than 28th August 2016 due to the start of the new Academic Year 2016/17. If items arrive later than this date this would impact directly on the student experience. The Qualification section must be completed and submitted in accordance with the instructions.

The aim of the Tender is to create a Framework Agreement of suitable suppliers for Pre-programmed USB’s and accessories, for the University to call off from on an annual basis.

There are multiple academic schools at the University of Wolverhampton, and each require a supply of 8GB or 16GB USB Swivel Drives printed with UoW logo and pre-loaded with information specific to that school for its new students. In total there is a requirement for the Supplier to provide approximately fifteen thousand (approximately 7,500 of each 8GB and 16GB) pre-loaded or blank 8GB or 16GB USB Swivel drives with Lanyards, double sided ID Card holders and printed information cards

The Framework is for the provision of Pre-programmed USB’s, lanyards, double sided ID card holders and printed information cards. The Framework will be made up of a maximum of 3 Suppliers notwithstanding their compliance with the specification.

Each call off for the goods required will be on an annual basis. All three suppliers will be asked to quote on a specific range of goods (as detailed in Schedule 1 Scope and Specification).

The successful provided will be chosen on a basis of price and ability to meet the desired lead time.

Please refer to section 7 of Schedule 1 Scope and Specifications for specific product details

The term of the Contract shall be for a period of three (3) years commencing on 11th July 2016 with an optional extension of up to an additional twelve (12) months.

The Qualification section will be assessed on a pass/fail basis in accordance with the standard qualification questions implemented by the Crown Commercial Services (CCS)/Cabinet Office.

The requirements here include:

• The successful Contractor must have a minimum of £1M Public Liability Insurance • The successful Contractor must have a minimum of £5M Employers Indemnity Insurance • The Tenderer must have a minimum annual turnover of £110K • The NAND Flash chip will be used from Toshiba, Samsung, SanDisk, Micron or Intel • The delivery lead time (from receipt of data) will be no longer than three weeks • Deliveries will be made to two campuses (Walsall and Wolverhampton) as detailed in Schedule 1 Scope and Specifications. • If taken through to ITT stage, the Samples must be sent to the University by 27th May 2016.

The deadline for submission is 5th May 2016. To respond to this opportunity follow this link: https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk