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Reseller Framework - IT Hardware and Software , Software renewals and Software Asset Management

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED

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28 Apr 2022 at 10:41

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27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

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08 Jun 2021 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Thames Water Utilities Limited has launched a procurement for a Reseller Framework focused on IT hardware, software, and associated services. The tender is classified under the CPV code for software package and information systems and is part of the goods procurement category. Currently, it is in the planning stage with an extended pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) submission deadline set to noon on 24th June 2021. Suppliers are invited to deliver their proposals for goods and services across the Thames Water region in the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT and software sectors, particularly those capable of providing hardware reseller services, software procurement, and asset management solutions. Companies looking to strengthen their market position may find this framework attractive as Thames Water intends to appoint multiple resellers, which could include small to large-scale businesses. Key attributes sought include cost-effectiveness, seamless supply chains, and robust customer support, making it an ideal chance for suppliers with proven capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Reseller Framework - IT Hardware and Software , Software renewals and Software Asset Management

Notice Description

Thames Water will contract with a minimum of two Resellers, for the purchase of Software, Hardware and associated Services. This activity will seek to develop Framework Agreements to cover the following: Lot 1 * provision of standard hardware (and online catalogue that could integrate into TW's existing systems) * hardware reseller services (non-standard - quotation to hardware delivery); * hardware and software disposals service; * management of hardware maintenance and support renewals; Lot 2 * software reseller services (quotation to software delivery); * management of software license, maintenance and support renewals;

Lot Information

IT Hardware Reseller

Thames Water is looking at the opportunity to streamline its supply base for IT Hardware procurement. This activity will seek to develop a Framework Agreement to cover, but not limited to, the following; * hardware reseller services (quotation to hardware delivery); * management of hardware maintenance and support renewals (notify when they are due for renewal, ensure best value, coordinate renewal on TW behalf where applicable); * hardware disposals service; * provision of standard hardware; * ad-hoc purchases (e.g. keyboards, monitors, mobile telephony devices, end user computing hardware); * data centre hardware - ad-hoc purchases (e.g.: routers, switches), major capital requirements (e.g. servers, storage, hyper-converged infrastructure), and related services such as installation Where appropriate, Suppliers will be required to provide sufficient warranties and support for products provided under this Framework. Key requirements will include: value-for-money of reseller services, including access to special bid pricing; seamless supply provision and automated catalouge; speed and accuracy of delivery; issue resolution; OEM relationships and accreditations; capability to execute projects and provide added-value services. Thames Water intends to appoint one reseller for the supply of IT Hardware as a result of this ITN, with work being awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender best value for money offered by appointed resellers for specific requirements. The framework will have no committed monetary value. Please note that Suppliers may respond to one or both Lots and may, if successful, be awarded to supply both Lot requirements.

Options: Any agreement will be awarded for an initial duration of 3 years, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 5 years.

Renewal: Any agreement will be awarded for an initial duration of 3 years, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years (3+2+2+1 years).

Software Reseller

Thames Water is looking at the opportunity to streamline its supply base for Software. This activity will seek to develop a Framework Agreement to cover, but not limited to, the following; - software reseller Services (quotation to software delivery) - management of software license, maintenance and support renewals - software disposals service; Where appropriate, Suppliers will be required to provide sufficient warranties and support for products provided under this Framework. Key requirements will include: value-for-money of reseller services, including access to special bid pricing; seamless supply provision; speed and accuracy of delivery; issue resolution; OEM relationships and accreditations; capability to execute projects and provide added-value services. Thames Water intends to appoint a minimum of one reseller (with up to a maximum of 3) as a result of this ITT, with work being awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender best value for money offered by appointed resellers for specific requirements. The framework will have no committed monetary value. Individual requirements will be competed between the successful service providers, as they arise, and awarded based against award criteria will be detailed in the individual ITN. Please note that Suppliers may respond to one or both Lots and may, if successful, be awarded to supply both Lot requirements.

Options: Any agreement will be awarded for an initial duration of 3 years, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years (3+2+2+1 years).

Renewal: Any agreement will be awarded for an initial duration of 3 years, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 8 years (3+2+2+1 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b8a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010927-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30237200 - Computer accessories

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50323200 - Repair of computer peripherals

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thames Water
Contact Email
procurement.support.centre@thameswater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

COMPUTACENTER

HARDWARE - SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRE

SOFTWARE SOFTWARE ONE

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