Notice Information
Notice Title
ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions Framework Agreement
Notice Description
The CPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of CPC members for ICT Network, Storage and Service Solutions. The Agreement will be split into 4 lots: Lot 1 - On Premise Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 2 - Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions (Specialist Lot), Lot 3 - Multi Purpose Lot - For on Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Lot 4 - Outsourced ICT Services. The Framework will be open to CPC members. A list of current members can be found at https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members. The Framework is also open to future members of CPC, with details available here: www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/ Local Authorities may also wish to use the resulting Framework when procuring on behalf of educational institutions. The framework will also be open to the wider public sector details which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations , https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Chemistry Equipment
This Lot covers essential chemistry and analytical instruments required to deliver core modules within the Food Science degree programme. The equipment will support hands-on learning in sample preparation, composition analysis, food chemistry, and testing of food properties such as pH, texture, and moisture. Equipment must be suitable for use by students under supervision and must withstand frequent laboratory use.
Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Lot 2 - Dairy EquipmentThis Lot includes a range of small-scale, food-safe dairy processing and analysis equipment to support hands-on delivery of food science modules related to milk treatment, product formulation, dairy microbiology, and compositional analysis. Equipment will allow students to carry out pasteurisation, separation, churning, fermentation, cooling, and testing of milk and dairy products in a controlled teaching environment.
Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Lot 3 - Cell Culture EquipmentThis Lot supports aseptic techniques and cell culture-based analysis within the Food Science curriculum. It includes critical containment and imaging equipment to enable microbial testing, contamination control, and observational work on cell growth, foodborne pathogens, and biofilms. This equipment is fundamental to modules involving microbiological testing, bioprocessing, food safety, and modern research techniques in food science.
Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Lot 4 - Specialist EquipmentThis Lot includes advanced scientific instrumentation required to deliver high-level analytical and research-led content within the Food Science degree programme. These instruments support modules in food chemistry, food safety, molecular biology, quality assurance, and nutritional analysis. The equipment must be suitable for both practical undergraduate teaching and research applications and must meet professional standards for accuracy, sensitivity, throughput, and data analysis.
Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05624b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049740-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
42 - Industrial machinery
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- CPV Codes
30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
39310000 - Catering equipment
42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £520,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- £520,000 £500K-£1M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Aug 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 26 Aug 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Michael Robertson
- Contact Email
- j.edwards@thecpc.ac.uk, procurement@northlindsey.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1618231860, 01302 553 553
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DONCASTER
- Postcode
- DN1 2RF
- Post Town
- Doncaster
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Salford
- Electoral Ward
- Pendleton & Charlestown
- Westminster Constituency
- Salford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049622-2025
18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049096-2025
15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041386-2025
18th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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