Tender

Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jul 2020 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council is conducting a public procurement process titled "Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools" in the North East region of England. This procurement focuses on the acquisition and maintenance of computer equipment, specifically desktops, laptops, and server equipment, with a total budget of £950,000. The procurement method is open, and it is currently in the tendering stage, which is set to close on 17th August 2020. The contract is intended to commence on 1st October 2020 and will run until 30th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to supply hardware and related services to schools both within and outside the borough of Gateshead. Companies that provide computer equipment, maintenance services, or financing options for such equipment may find this procurement especially relevant. Engaging with this framework could enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with local education providers and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Hardware for Schools

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (the Council) intends to implement a Framework with multiple suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers. The aim of this Framework is to procure and maintain computer hardware (under equipment warranty and other hardware maintenance arrangements, as appropriate) for the Council's School ICT Support (SIS) Service and to customers of the SIS Service. Customers include schools located both in the borough of Gateshead, and out of borough, for both maintained and Academy Schools. This Framework will cover: Outright purchase of desktops, laptops and server equipment with 3 year or 5 year warranty Operating lease (or alternative financing option if available and commercially more viable) for desktops, laptops and server equipment for 3 years which will include a 3 year warranty. Go to www.nepo.org to access tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f9055b3-26a5-460a-97d2-273e782ca2e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ce09e4-96ba-4946-a632-7f1a2c635d08
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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