---
title: "Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD"
published: "2021-01-25"
---

# Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement

Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d1b

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## Summary

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd has completed a procurement process for an Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement in the industry category of IT services, specifically focused on consulting and software development. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, aiming to establish a single-supplier framework for IT support over an initial period of three years, with options for two one-year extensions. This tender was initiated on 25 January 2021, and the contract was officially awarded on 14 January 2021, with a total budget of £250,000 to be funded by the European Union through Interreg.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in IT support and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like RM Computing (Orkney) Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, are well-positioned to compete, leveraging their local expertise and responsiveness. Companies with strong track records in providing comprehensive IT solutions and competitive pricing will find themselves particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders, ultimately contributing to their growth and expansion within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001477-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW16 3AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM COMPUTING (ORKNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001477-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.emec.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:433272-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23883
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

## Provenance

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