Contract for the supply of Radio and associated services

The University of Birmingham currently has a number of user groups that require two-way business radio communication systems.

Some of these groups use business radio to support health and safety and potentially lifesaving functions.

The current service users includes Security, Estates Management IT Services, HAS, Accommodation Services, Potering and Cleaning as well as a number of independent small groups.

The objective of this tender process is to appoint a trusted integrator with the ability to source and supply, install and support two-way business radio hardware, software and cabling to deliver a robust and resilient communications system to The University of Birmingham (UOB).

The University is looking to reduce costs and downtime for radio systems, ensuring that the infrastructure is fully-functioning, efficient and highly available for all service users.

The University wishes to procure business radio systems, and to form a strategic partnership with a trusted integrator and have the ability to purchase associated software/hardware, cabling, leaky feeder systems both above and below ground and associated professional services that will provide support and management for the infrastructure.

Any solution proposed must take in to account the current environment for both above and below ground communicators.

The high level objectives of this tender and a subsequent contract include: o An easy to implement service, which has a minimal impact on staff resource from a daily management Perspective. o Any solution must take account of legacy equipment and incorporate this where required. o Any solution must be cost effective and must be able to support the University's requirements. o Any solution implemented must use encryption to comply with GDPR regulation regarding the transmission of personal information. o To undertake disposal of old legacy radio equipment in line with the Waste Electrical and Electronic and Equipment directive on a cost neutral basis.

The University of Birmingham is looking to award a contract for an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional period of one plus, one plus, and one years