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title: "Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033"
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# Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dd3f641-580a-4e95-afbd-8fedbf1b04c8

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, headquartered in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded contracts for its Information, Communication & Technology Framework under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement, titled "Information, Communication & Technology Framework - ORE/24/033," encompasses various industry categories, including audio-visual equipment, IT services, computer equipment, and network cabling. The award stage was concluded on 20th January 2026, with contracts set to commence on 26th January 2026. The framework is valued at £17.6 million and will run until 16th February 2029. This procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying ICT hardware, software, cabling, and cybersecurity services. The inclusion of multiple lots within the framework allows diverse types of businesses to bid for specific services, supporting their growth and expansion. The financial support from the European Regional Development Fund, Welsh Government, and Swansea Bay City Deal further enhances the scope of collaboration and innovation for participating organisations.

## Notice

This Selection Questionnaire ("SQ") has been issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult ("The Authority") as collaboration lead on behalf of the Catapult Network, the Active Building Centre Co. Ltd, Agri-Tech Centres, Vaccines Manufacturing & Innovations Centre (UK) Ltd (VMIC), UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), Glass Futures and their Trading Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Buying Authorities") to establish a ICT Framework Agreement, as part of a competitive procurement exercise in accordance with the "Restricted" procedure for tendering under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). This SQ should be read in conjunction with the remaining procurement documents published in compliance with part C of Annex 5 to the Public Contracts Directive. Information, Communication & Technology Framework including the following lots: Lot 1 - ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software) Lot 2 - Cabling Services Lot 3 - Software Licencing Lot 4 - Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support) Lot 5 - Cybersecurity Services Contract Awards made under the terms of this ICT Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund ("ERDF") and / or through the Welsh Government. They also may be co-financed through the Swansea Bay City Deal. Additional information: Access to this opportunity can be found unrestricted free of charge at https://procontract.due-north.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88e1cd2-0454-4b0c-86fc-c432c28f7e20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | 3B DATA SECURITY; ACADEMIA; AMS SYSTEMS 2012; BECHTLE; BOXXE; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CLARANET; COMVISTA NETWORKS; FES SUPPORT SERVICES; GLIDE STUDENT & RESIDENTIAL; HARP VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS; ITM COMMUNICATIONS; LOGICALIS; NEWLANDMEDIA; OCF; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88e1cd2-0454-4b0c-86fc-c432c28f7e20
- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04730d9f-2cb7-4b70-996a-ec7d5bd93612
- 10 Oct 2024 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be08535-0233-4235-8233-099fa9407bf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88e1cd2-0454-4b0c-86fc-c432c28f7e20
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04730d9f-2cb7-4b70-996a-ec7d5bd93612
  10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be08535-0233-4235-8233-099fa9407bf3
  10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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