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title: "Infrastructure Hardware Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1af9041b-1edd-43f2-9b0f-3db0a85e60d5"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2020-01-07"
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# Infrastructure Hardware Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1af9041b-1edd-43f2-9b0f-3db0a85e60d5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking suppliers for an Infrastructure Hardware Contract, which is a call-off contract lasting 12 months, aimed at addressing hosting infrastructure hardware requirements. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 15th October 2019 and concluding on 14th October 2020. The contract was awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited on 13th September 2019, and the official announcement was published on 7th January 2020. The procurement method used for this tender is selective, based on a framework agreement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the hardware supply industry, particularly those capable of providing infrastructure solutions. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are not suited for this contract, larger suppliers should consider participating in similar future tenders with the Department for Work and Pensions, as these contracts can significantly contribute to business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a 12-month call-off contract for DWP's hosting infrastructure hardware requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d5d0d8a-c953-4e57-a30e-82854dad43e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2019 - 14 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d5d0d8a-c953-4e57-a30e-82854dad43e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d5d0d8a-c953-4e57-a30e-82854dad43e8
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1971a10b-7cc7-4dc5-b4cc-d542027de5b3
  Fully Signed Infrastructure Hardware Order Form (Redacted)

## Provenance

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