| Date |
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| 7th November 2024 |
We are happy to announce that Members have access to the latest NEUPC Audio Visual: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance Framework.
A full User Guide is available at HE Contracts.
This framework is open to all members of NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC and HEPCW.
Scope of framework:
The agreement covers the procurement of Audio Visual Equipment and Services: System Design/Consultancy, Supplies, Installation and Maintenance and is split into 3 Lots:
Lot 1 and Lot 2:
The Scope is for any one or combination of the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Audio Visual Systems.
Goods, including but not limited to:
a) Amplifiers
b) Assistive Listening
c) Audio Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling
d) AV Cabinetry
e) AV Lecterns
f) AV Mounting bracketry
g) AV Software
h) Cables/Connectors/ consumables
i) Collaborative meeting and learning
j) Control Products
k) Digital Signage
l) Induction loop
m) Installation cabling
n) Interactive Presentation
o) Large size Video Display
p) Lecture Capture
q) Lighting Systems
r) Loudspeakers
s) Microphones
t) Mixers & Consoles
u) PA / VA Systems
v) *PC’s desktop
w) *PC’s laptop / notebook
x) *PC’s surface
y) *PC’s tablet
z) Projection screens – electronic
aa) Projection screens – manual
bb) Projector lamps
cc) Projectors/Projection Products
dd) Racks, Rack mounts & Brackets
ee) Recording and editing equipment
ff) Video Distribution, Processing, switching, and scaling
gg) Visualisers
hh) Wall/surface mount input plates (e.g. 1gang HDMI input)
*note: items v) to y) inclusive, when bought as a standalone product, should be sourced from the LUPC awarded NDNA framework
Services, including but not limited to:
a) Project Management
b) Account management
c) Systems Design
d) Systems Integration
e) Off-site rack build and system test
f) System programming
g) Carriage to site
h) Installation services
i) Snagging and hand over
j) Training
k) Warranty support
l) Planned preventative maintenance
m) Reactive maintenance
n) Benchmarking and continual improvement
Lot 3:
The Scope is for independent Consultancy Services for Audio Visual Systems, including but not limited to:
a) Systems scoping / design
b) Process, procedural, and practices design
c) Project management
d) Benchmarking and continual improvement
Key benefits:
- The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to deliver an efficient and compliant route to market for participating public bodies, by minimising the resource requirement and providing value for money.
- The procurement strategy, tender documentation and evaluation have been undertaken by the tender working party which consisted of experienced AV Technicians, managers and purchasing experts from institutions within the participating consortia membership.
- Framework Levy – 0.5% on supplier turnover
- Member rebate scheme – quoted by supplier, based on aggregated annual spend, and applicable for the lifetime of any call-offs ie notwithstanding the expiry of the Framework Agreement. This provides a ‘gain-share’ benefit, reflecting the fact that greater efficiencies are obtainable where larger spend is awarded through the Framework.
- Anticipated Framework Benefit Types (BT) to be calculated in accordance with HEPA Procurement Benefits Reporting Guidance: HEPA : Higher Education Procurement Association
- Any amounts due will be calculated by the NEUPC on completion of the final quarters Management Information Returns each year. These will then be distributed in line with the procedures in pace at each consortia for Member Rebates.
Suppliers to the framework:
Further information on this agreement including supplier contact details can be found in the detailed User Guide which is available on HE Contracts.
For further questions or enquiries contact a.walsh@neupc.ac.uk