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title: "Tender for Technology Hardware Further Competition Under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3733, Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Hardware - AWARD"
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# Tender for Technology Hardware Further Competition Under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3733, Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Hardware - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3419b854-4e8d-4a1f-8b5e-9a2345ffc781

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## Summary

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently at the Award stage of its procurement process for the "Tender for Technology Hardware Further Competition" under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3733, Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Hardware. The award notice was published on 10th October 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st July 2017 and concluding on 30th June 2019. This opportunity is categorised under information technology services (CPV code: 72222300) and is based in the West Midlands, UK. The submission deadline for the tender was 5th May 2017.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those involved in delivering hardware solutions. Companies that can effectively demonstrate a combination of price and quality in their offerings would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in computer hardware consultancy and acceptance testing. The competitive nature of this tender indicates a marketplace ripe for growth, especially for firms aiming to partner with local government agencies like the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

Overview for Further Competition The Invitation to Tender document has been produced to identify a suitable Supplier who in the Council's opinion represents the most economically advantageous offer for the provision of the goods during the period under the Contract. The Further Competition will comprise one stage: * An Award Criteria based upon an evaluation of price and quality in accordance with Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM3733 Technology Products 2, Lot 1 Hardware. The Tender submission will include completion of all questions in the Questionnaire and submission of the required supporting information where requested and acceptance of all Parts and Appendices. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 5 May 2017 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40805d6e-56aa-4bb4-a401-d95b0efb5a36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 07:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40805d6e-56aa-4bb4-a401-d95b0efb5a36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40805d6e-56aa-4bb4-a401-d95b0efb5a36
  10th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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