Tender

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by FCDO Services for the "Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services" within the computer-related services industry. Based in Milton Keynes, UK, this open tender includes two lots: Lot 1 pertains to software and associated specialist services, while Lot 2 involves hardware and related support services. The tender period concludes on 2 December 2021, with an award period starting the same day. Each lot has a contract period commencing on 1 April 2022 and running for three years, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT products and services, particularly those capable of delivering commercial off-the-shelf software, software licences, end-user devices, and infrastructure hardware. Companies that can provide comprehensive support and specialist services will be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender. As FCDO Services is a government body, successful suppliers will not only gain visibility but may also establish a long-term partnership that can lead to significant growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hardware, Software and Specialist Services

Notice Description

FCDO Services are tendering for Suppliers for the Provision of Hardware, Software & Specialist Services. These services are being awarded under two lots and will be delivering the following: Lot 1 - for the provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. Lot 2 - for the provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products. This framework is being let for an initial 3 year period, with a one year extension option

Lot Information

Software and Associated Specialist Services

Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Software to include but not limited to; Commercial off the shelf Software (COTS Software), Software licenses, and Associated Specialist Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore absolutely key that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace.

Renewal: Contract is three (3) years with an optional extension of one (1) year

Hardware and Associated Specialist Services

Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Suppliers and will be for the provision of (but not limited to) end user devices, infrastructure hardware, consumables and peripheral equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditized IT products

Renewal: Contract is three (3) years with an optional extension of one (1) year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f164
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027127-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Adrian Draper-Oatley
Contact Email
adrian.draperoatley@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

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