This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 10:49

Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 12:19

Planning

15 Dec 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) has concluded an open procedure tender for the procurement of IT-related accessories and parts under the title "IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP)". This tender, initiated on 26th April 2024, covers a wide array of computer-related equipment excluding devices like laptops and mobile phones. The procurement, valued at £100,000,000, is aimed at educational institutions across the UK. The process included several important dates, with the tender period closing on 29th May 2024, followed by the award announcement. SUPC operates from Reading, UK, and the procurement aligns with the directives of CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT peripherals and accessories to secure a large-scale contract with a prestigious buyer like SUPC. Companies that provide high-quality computer-related equipment such as components, cables, power accessories, and IT security products are well-suited to compete. The detailed procurement process focusing on quality (40%) and price (60%) criteria, along with a robust framework agreement, provides a structured platform for competitive suppliers to demonstrate their value propositions. Success in this procurement can enhance a supplier's portfolio and open further opportunities within the extensive network of SUPC and its affiliated institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP)

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of IT related accessories and parts, including: -- components, -- displays, monitors, screens and accessories, -- cables, -- VR equipment, -- telecoms equipment, -- power related accessories, -- peripheral accessories, -- device protection and IT Security Products, -- audio visual consumables, -- special needs assisted technology equipment, -- storage media it is not for the purchase of: ---- devices such as laptops, notebooks, tablets and mobile phones, ---- printers, MFDs and printer consumables such as toner cartridges, ---- furniture and offices supplies, ---- photographic equipment such as cameras and lenses, ---- audio visual equipment such as smart TVs, projectors, video conferencing equipment, ---- network servers and storage, ---- software licenses

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement of IT Related Accessories and Parts

Renewal: This framework will be on a 2 year initial period with 2 possible 12 month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042604
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030124-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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


CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Bechtle Ltd

CDW Limited

Insight Direct UK Ltd

Lyreco UK Ltd

Misco Technologies Ltd

Softcat plc

Sync (A Trading Name of GBM Digital Technologies Ltd)

XMA Limited

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