Planning

Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Hardware

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement dedicated to the provision of IT hardware, opening opportunities in the goods industry category. The procurement is in the planning stage, as indicated by the pipeline notice published on 23rd May 2025. The planned contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2030, with a future notice date expected by 1st November 2025. This initiative is located in Morpeth, UK, and falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware to secure a long-term framework agreement with a reputable buyer. It is especially suited for companies that can provide or manufacture various IT hardware items, aligning with Northumberland County Council's needs. The framework agreement structure can offer multiple business opportunities over its duration, inviting suppliers capable of long-term partnerships and reliable delivery within the specified timeframe. Businesses engaged in the relevant CPV category of hardware could greatly benefit from this planned procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of IT Hardware

Notice Description

Framework agreement to provide various items of IT hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027059-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ccps@northumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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