15-75 A Framework Agreement for the Provision of Pre Programmed USB's

Description

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