Award

Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 12:24

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 13:08

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded contracts for its Information, Communication & Technology Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement, titled "Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033," encompasses various industry categories, including audio-visual equipment, IT services, computer equipment, and network cabling. The award stage was concluded on 20th January 2026, with contracts set to commence on 26th January 2026. The framework is valued at £17.6 million and will run until 16th February 2029. This procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying ICT hardware, software, cabling, and cybersecurity services. The inclusion of multiple lots within the framework allows diverse types of businesses to bid for specific services, supporting their growth and expansion. The financial support from the European Regional Development Fund, Welsh Government, and Swansea Bay City Deal further enhances the scope of collaboration and innovation for participating organisations.

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Notice Title

Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033

Notice Description

This Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") has been issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("The Authority") as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Network, the Active Building Centre Co. Ltd, Agri-Tech Centres, Vaccines Manufacturing & Innovations Centre (UK) Ltd (VMIC), UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), Glass Futures and their Trading Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Buying Authorities") to establish a ICT Framework Agreement, as part of a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the "Restricted" procedure for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). This SQ should be read in conjunction with the remaining procurement documents published in compliance with part C of Annex 5 to the Public Contracts Directive. Information, Communication & Technology Framework including the following lots: Lot 1 - ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software) Lot 2 - Cabling Services Lot 3 - Software Licencing Lot 4 - Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support) Lot 5 - Cybersecurity Services Contract Awards made under the terms of this ICT Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund ("ERDF") and / or through the Welsh Government. They also may be co-financed through the Swansea Bay City Deal. Additional information: Access to this opportunity can be found unrestricted free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dd3f641-580a-4e95-afbd-8fedbf1b04c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88e1cd2-0454-4b0c-86fc-c432c28f7e20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Craig Corbett
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041418

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

3B DATA SECURITY

ACADEMIA

AMS SYSTEMS 2012

BECHTLE

BOXXE

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

CCS MEDIA

CLARANET

COMVISTA NETWORKS

FES SUPPORT SERVICES

GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL

HARP VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

ITM COMMUNICATIONS

LOGICALIS

NEWLANDMEDIA

OCF

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

SOFTCAT

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