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title: "TC821 Framework for the Supply of Desktop Hardware"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC821 Framework for the Supply of Desktop Hardware

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69eb8951-aaaa-433a-abf2-bf55bc38a3ad

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for the "TC821 Framework for the Supply of Desktop Hardware." This procurement process is classified under the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" category within the goods sector. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 14th March 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, and it is to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Interested suppliers must register on the Chest e-business portal to access tender documents and submit their applications electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in desktop hardware and related services. Firms that can offer value-added services, such as support for the ongoing end-user device strategy, will be particularly well-suited to compete. While the contract is not specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), established suppliers with the capacity to engage in a negotiated procedure may find this a fruitful opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Whereas in the past The Council has only sought transactional relationships with hardware suppliers, The Council are now looking to the value-add areas and service support that could be offered that until now has otherwise been overlooked. The Council is looking for a supplier not only for the supply of desktop hardware and peripherals but to also support in the development and deployment of the ongoing end user device strategy. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb6c6c5-de7e-4ad4-8c6d-b0c8afd21881 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5DB |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb6c6c5-de7e-4ad4-8c6d-b0c8afd21881

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb6c6c5-de7e-4ad4-8c6d-b0c8afd21881
  12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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