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Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2022 at 15:18

Tender

25 Nov 2021 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is conducting a procurement process titled "Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089" within the Networks industry category. This open tender aims to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Network Support Services, and it is anticipated that three contractors will be appointed. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 19 January 2022. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, and responses were submitted electronically by the deadline. The buyer is based in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement initiative presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and network support. Given the multi-supplier framework model, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and competitive pricing may stand a good chance of securing a place on the framework. The inclusion of co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund further enhances the potential for collaborative opportunities, especially for businesses targeting the renewable energy sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Support Services. The Network Support Services Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement and it is anticipated that three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to provide a fair and transparent Service to ORE Catapult. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in its best interests e.g. value for money, geographical location.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Support Services. The Network Support Services Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement and it is anticipated that three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to provide a fair and transparent Service to ORE Catapult. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in its best interests e.g. value for money, geographical location. Additional information: Goods and/or Services required under the terms of this Framework Agreement for provision of Network Support Services may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or other EU funding bodies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mr Craig Corbett
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330041418

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MIDLAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

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