This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Tender

10 Oct 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, based in Glasgow, is in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Information, Communication & Technology Framework." This tender, classified under CPV 30000000, encompasses a range of goods-related lots, including ICT Equipment, Cabling Services, Software Licensing, Audio Visual Services, and Cybersecurity Services. The procurement was conducted using a selective restricted procedure, and contracts were signed on 20th January 2026, at a total value of £75 million over multiple lots. The framework agreement is supported by co-finance from the European Regional Development Fund and the Welsh Government.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ICT and technological services sectors, especially those with a focus on equipment and software provision, cabling, audio visuals, and cybersecurity. Large-scale suppliers such as CCS Media Limited, Academia Limited, and Softcat PLC were involved in the awarded contracts, indicative of the potential for big players to thrive. The sheer breadth of the tender's scope might entice businesses with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive ICT solutions, while the restricted procedure used favours suppliers able to meet high-quality thresholds across varied service segments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Information, Communication & Technology Framework -

Notice Description

Information, Communication & Technology Framework

Lot Information

ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)

ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)

Renewal: 2years with an option to extend for up to a further 2years

Cabling Services

Cabling Services

Renewal: 2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years

Software Licensing

Software Licensing

Renewal: 2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years

Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)

Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)

Renewal: 2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years

Cybersecurity Services

Cybersecurity Services

Renewal: 2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145173
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

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

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

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2-4years depending on framework extension

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Additional Buyers

CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

DIGITAL CATAPULT

ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
G1 1RD
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

3B DATA SECURITY LTD

ACADEMIA LIMITED

AMS SYSTEMS 2012 LTD

BECHTLE LIMITED

BOXXE LIMITED

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED

CCS MEDIA LIMITED

COMVISTA NETWORKS LIMITED

Claranet

Glide Student and Residential Limited

Harp Visual

ITM COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

LOGICALIS UK LIMITED

NEWLAND MEDIA LIMITED

OCF LIMITED

OCS TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED / FES Support Services Limited

Phoenix Software

SOFTCAT PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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