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title: "Link: 2 IT Hardware"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
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# Link: 2 IT Hardware

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96cca8aa-3761-41f1-9be6-0d7b5b647d29

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has successfully completed a procurement process for "Link: 2 IT Hardware", primarily focused on the supply of IT hardware and associated services, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and clinical monitors. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with a contract value of approximately £500 million. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract period running from 1 December 2016 to 30 November 2020. The tender process concluded on 20 September 2016, with the award formally documented on 13 December 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT hardware sector, especially those specialising in the supply of computer equipment and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement aimed to foster inclusivity. Eligible businesses can capitalise on this opportunity by offering competitive products and services that meet the needs of the healthcare market, potentially enhancing their growth in this lucrative sector.

## Notice

Procurement for the Provision of IT Hardware and Services that fall within Lots for Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Healthcare IT, Clinical Monitors, Green IT, Printers/Scanners, Deployment Services, Third Party Warranty and One Stop Shop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980d1947-b100-4fdd-89b7-6ce2813b41f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2016 - 12 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; DACOLL; DELL; ESTEEM SYSTEMS; HEWLETT PACKARD; INSIGHT DIRECT; MISCO; PARITY COMPUTERS; SOFTCAT; SOFTWARE BOX; SPECIALISED COMPUTER CENTRES (SCC; STONE COMPUTERS; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30216100 - Optical readers
- 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30231300 - Display screens
- 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 30232150 - Inkjet printers
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 32323000 - Video monitors
- 32323100 - Colour video monitors
- 32351200 - Screens
- 33111200 - X-ray workstations
- 33111600 - Radiography devices
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 39134000 - Computer furniture
- 48624000 - Personal computer (PC) operating system software package
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50324000 - Support services of personal computers
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 51611000 - Installation services of computers
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment
- 72510000 - Computer-related management services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2017 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980d1947-b100-4fdd-89b7-6ce2813b41f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980d1947-b100-4fdd-89b7-6ce2813b41f2
  20th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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