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title: "Network Support Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2020-09-03"
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# Network Support Services Framework

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9ec6bd3-e4a8-46d7-bac1-16b9e29749cb

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking suppliers for the Network Support Services Framework, a multi-supplier agreement aimed at enhancing ICT support across its UK sites. The procurement process, classified under the services category with a focus on networks, follows an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage, having recently concluded. The tender was published on 6 April 2020, with a tender period that closed on 19 May 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 June 2020 and will run until 31 May 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs engaged in ICT and network support services to expand their business reach within the offshore renewable energy sector. Suitable businesses with expertise in network management, support, and design of bespoke ICT solutions can effectively compete for this framework. The expected engagement in this multi-supplier agreement allows for multiple contractors to be appointed, facilitating potential collaboration and project work for those that are selected.

## Notice

The Network Support Services Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement and it is anticipated that three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to provide a fair and transparent Service to ORE Catapult. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in its best interests, e.g. value for money, geographical location. ORE Catapult employs its own internal ICT team who oversee strategy, design & implementation and overall support of all ICT deployed throughout ORE Catapult UK sites. ORE Catapult's Headquarters is based in Glasgow; however, the majority of ICT services are run from their Blyth site with Glasgow essentially being an outreach building using local Active Directory services for authentication and file and print services. ORE Catapult's ICT team require access to support providers when an issue goes beyond their expertise or a key member of staff is unavailable to provide support to a critical issue. Assistance may also be required in the design of bespoke solutions to upcoming projects that may be time critical or require more staff than is available to complete under the required timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f753f5-ad52-47b3-85ab-8ca5cb37325d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 19 Jul 2024 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | DIGITALSOM; ITPS; SEA NET SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f753f5-ad52-47b3-85ab-8ca5cb37325d
- 6 Apr 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0eb677-9d85-4b5a-9458-19f20cc53fc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f753f5-ad52-47b3-85ab-8ca5cb37325d
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0eb677-9d85-4b5a-9458-19f20cc53fc5
  6th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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