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IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 12:47

Tender

10 May 2024 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for an IT Hardware, Software, and Consumables Framework contract under the classification of office and computing machinery, exempting furniture and software packages. This procurement, part of the "Goods" category, was facilitated through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The framework will engage up to five partners to supply and deliver the required technology products across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKG. The contract was signed on 27th August 2025, marking the active stage of the award process, with a total value of £820,000 for Northern Gas Networks’ operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software supply, especially those accustomed to large-scale framework agreements. The framework is ideal for businesses offering IT hardware such as laptops, servers, and audio-visual equipment, as well as software licenses and networking items. Suppliers such as Specialist Computer Centres PLC, Avoira Limited, Bechtle Limited, Pure Data Solutions Limited, and XMA Limited have been awarded the contract, indicating a competitive environment that values technical expertise and reliable delivery capabilities. Businesses with experience in promptly delivering high-quality IT solutions and maintaining strong supplier relationships are well-suited for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the Northern Gas Networks region. The current expectations are to add up to five (5) partners (dependent on tender qualification and subsequent award) to carry out the supply to NGN. The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as: * IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers * IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance) * Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks * Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points * Audio-visual Equipment * IT Consumables * Chargers & USB cables * Encrypted USB sticks * Video adapters / video cables * Wireless keyboard & mice * Phone holders * Printer ink * Microphone Headsets * Docking Stations & adaptors

Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract has been awarded to a framework of suppliers. The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the NGN network. We have awarded five (5) partners a contract to carry out the supply to NGN. The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as: * IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers * IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance) * Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks * Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points * Audio-visual Equipment * IT Consumables * Chargers & USB cables * Encrypted USB sticks * Video adapters / video cables * Wireless keyboard & mice * Phone holders * Printer ink * Microphone Headsets * Docking Stations & adaptors This process will need to include (but may not be limited to) the below requirements: * System based (email) method of requesting a quote * Suppliers must quote on all requests - large and small * Dedicated contact (email and phone details) * Quotation turnaround time of 2 business day (based on a 9 hour day) * Quotations to include stock availability and delivery times but all quotations must include free delivery * Technical advice and suggestions on alternatives to what we are getting quotes for (i.e if a product has been superseded or in short supply etc). We often use Amazon as a guide to what we are wanting, but if there is a better product, or a product that has more availability, we would expect to be advised * Supplier to reserve stock for up to 1 week minimum to ensure supply based on our authorisation process * Free delivery on ALL items and delivery within 3 working days (unless other delivery date is specified and agreed at quotation stage) * Supplier working hours to be in line with NGN working times (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30) * Weekly summary via email of all outstanding orders * Details of the supplier's escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier * Details of the supplier's Supply Chain escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier * Return of faulty / damaged / not required items * Proof of Delivery * Accreditation status with major suppliers (Dell / Lenovo / Microsoft / Samsung / other) NGN require a monthly summary of any outstanding purchase orders still awaiting payment, along with summary of all outstanding orders. Alongside monthly reports, quarterly Service Reviews with key NGN business stakeholders will be required. Framework partners will also be required to work with our account management teams at Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, EPOS Sennheiser.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension provisions available for NGN to use at our discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045889
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051606-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

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

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 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
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Becky Handforth
Contact Email
rhandforth@northerngas.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7935077342

Buyer Location

Locality
COLTON LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AVOIRA

BECHTLE

PURE DATA SOLUTIONS

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

XMA

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