Planning

DD&T Value Added Reseller (VAR)

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 16:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED is overseeing the procurement process for the "DD&T Value Added Reseller (VAR)" project, which aims to establish a VAR to assist in the procurement of low-complexity technology goods and services. This procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2030, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 1st October 2033. Located in Wokingham, UK, the buyer is classified as a public undertaking. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, with a focus on services within the industry categories of networks, software packages, and consultancy services. Key future notice dates include a planned communication release on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology goods and services, particularly those skilled in software packages, networks, and consultancy. Small to medium-sized enterprises capable of delivering such services and looking to establish long-term partnerships are well-suited to compete in this process. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses the flexibility to propose innovative solutions, potentially aiding business growth through engagement with a significant public sector entity like the NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED. Companies with a strong understanding of public procurement and the ability to navigate competitive tenders will find this an attractive opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DD&T Value Added Reseller (VAR)

Notice Description

Establishment of a VAR to support procurement of low-complexity technology goods and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a23b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048265-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 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
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
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
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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