Award

DN794578 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Cunard - Network Infrastructure

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

23 Jan 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "DN794578 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Cunard - Network Infrastructure" was conducted by Liverpool City Council. This procurement fell under the award stage with a focus on computer equipment and supplies within the England region. The tender was completed and awarded on 20th October 2025, with the contract period running from 22nd October 2025 to 19th November 2025. The project's total value amounted to £37,252.31. The procurement method was listed as "Other" within the category of goods.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on computer equipment and supplies. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to compete in this procurement process. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, indicating that companies with a capacity to provide competitive bids under existing framework agreements might benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Businesses looking to engage in public procurement with local authorities in the ICT sector could find such contracts a pathway to expand their market presence and client base.

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Notice Title

DN794578 Further Competition under ICT Services Hardware Framework DN776588 Cunard - Network Infrastructure

Notice Description

Cunard - Network Infrastructure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-802f18ae-c49e-45f1-97da-bca7f7eec676
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fec00bc-1a04-4669-bf8c-59106b183caa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£37,252 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 19 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Haywood
Contact Email
steve.haywood@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513510543

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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