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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has extended its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace" until 15 February 2029. This procurement initiative, classified under Computer Equipment and Supplies, aims at procuring a range of innovative technology products and services for central government and wider public sector departments. As part of a selective procurement method, the restricted procedure facilitates a call for competition for appointed suppliers. This extension of the DPS, based in Liverpool, UK, comes after several renewals to accommodate market requirements and spend profiling, underscoring no need for increased total value of estimated £650 million. Suppliers are invited to submit tenders electronically and must adhere to stringent security classifications and mandatory Cyber Essentials compliance.

Participation in the Spark DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly within the UK. Ideal contenders include firms offering computer equipment, smart cards, data-transmission apparatus, and IT consultancy services. Suppliers can leverage the chance to engage with central government projects, potentially expanding their portfolio and achieving scalability in public sector contracts. By meeting the technical requirements and assessment criteria laid out, businesses can secure valuable contracts, which, while offering no exclusivity or guaranteed volume, can contribute significantly to growth in the technology sector. The DPS provides a comprehensive framework catering to various technological needs, from hardware to software and consultancy services, broadening market access for technology-driven enterprises.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Spark -- The Technology Innovation Marketplace

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark -- The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/02/2029 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier shall have the ability to provide innovative technology products and services to central government and wider public sector departments. Additional information: This is to advise that a 27 month extension has been utilised and the end date is now 15/02/2029.

Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6094 Spark DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032235
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014316-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211100 - Super computer

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers

30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers

31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

32400000 - Networks

32420000 - Network equipment

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34150000 - Simulators

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

34933000 - Navigation equipment

35700000 - Military electronic systems

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

38650000 - Photographic equipment

42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

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

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

72244000 - Prototyping services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73410000 - Military research and technology

73421000 - Development of security equipment

73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition

73423000 - Development of military vehicles

73424000 - Development of warships

73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

73426000 - Development of military electronic systems

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships

73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 20293 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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