Planning

IT Consumables Framework

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 12:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 11:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council plans to establish a framework agreement for purchasing IT consumables, peripherals, and related services. This procurement, titled "IT Consumables Framework," falls under the industry categories of IT services and computer equipment. It encompasses the supply of various computer-related goods with a planned start date for the contract on 6th April 2026, extending to 5th April 2029, with potential renewals until 2034. The procurement process is in the 'planning' stage as of 16th January 2026. Located in the UK, this initiative encourages participation through a framework agreement and is structured to support sub-central government operations, ensuring flexibility in IT infrastructure procurement.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities for firms specialising in IT services and computer supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in providing tailored IT solutions, support, and maintenance stand to gain from this framework agreement, which promises a stable supply chain and potential long-term engagement with the City of Bradford. By engaging in this competitive procurement process, businesses have the chance to expand their customer base and reinforce their presence within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Consumables Framework

Notice Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY - please note the tender has not been launched yet: A new framework agreement to purchase IT consumables, peripherals, accessories, ad-hoc server technology/end user computer/network infrastructure requirements, including support, maintenance and installation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003862-2026
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
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

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

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2029 3-4 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nita Patel
Contact Email
nita.patel@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01274432752

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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