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22 Mar 2021 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is tendering for the "10044 - LINK 3 IT and Hardware and Services" project, aimed at providing ICT hardware and services to support NHS and other public sector organisations. The procurement falls under the "Computer equipment and supplies" industry category and is located in Salford, England. This open procedure tender is currently in the Award stage, having reached completion on 22 March 2021, with a total contract value of £1 billion. The contract period commences on 1 March 2021 and is set to conclude on 28 February 2023.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, computer accessories, and related services. Companies that can supply core IT commodity hardware, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and printers, as well as those offering leasing and service models like Device as a Service, should consider engaging in this procurement process. Large-scale suppliers with experience in managing contracts for public sector clients will be particularly well-suited to compete for this lucrative framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

10044 - LINK 3 IT and Hardware and Services

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services and the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative are tendering for the provision of ICT hardware and services to support NHS and wider public sector organisations. The Link 3: IT Hardware and Services Framework Agreement provides a transparent and very competitive buying vehicle for all core IT commodity hardware category areas, delivered for the NHS and the wider public sector. This includes consumer-oriented Digital Workplace devices such as Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Mobile phones, Printers/Scanners and Healthcare IT (including Workstations, Medical Carts etc.). It also enables various buying models including Salary Sacrifice, Leasing and Device as a Service. NHS SBS will use the phrase 'Digital Workplace : Hardware' in marketing materials to refer to the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b809469-5d09-4c5d-902d-e4398e5a3df0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/949f7e97-baa1-4ee5-91db-90525c3205b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30213300 - Desktop computer

30214000 - Workstations

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

30216100 - Optical readers

30216110 - Scanners for computer use

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30231300 - Display screens

30231320 - Touch screen monitors

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30232110 - Laser printers

30232130 - Colour graphics printers

30232150 - Inkjet printers

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

30237200 - Computer accessories

30237300 - Computer supplies

32323000 - Video monitors

32323100 - Colour video monitors

32351200 - Screens

33111200 - X-ray workstations

33111600 - Radiography devices

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

39134000 - Computer furniture

48624000 - Personal computer (PC) operating system software package

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50324000 - Support services of personal computers

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

51611000 - Installation services of computers

51611100 - Hardware installation services

51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment

72510000 - Computer-related management services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 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
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Academia Limited

Bytes Software Services Limited

CCS Media Limited

CDW Limited

Computacenter (UK) Ltd

Dell Corporation Limited

Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Ltd

Getech Limited

Information Data & Network Supplies Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Insight Systems Ltd

MTI Technology Ltd

Parity Computers Ltd

Punch Technology Limited

Ricoh UK Ltd

Softcat Plc

Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) Plc

Stone Computers Ltd

XMA Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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