---
title: "Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2022-04-28"
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# Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa06

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is conducting a procurement process titled "Network Support Services Framework - ORE/21/089" within the Networks industry category. This open tender aims to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Network Support Services, and it is anticipated that three contractors will be appointed. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 19 January 2022. The contract value is estimated at £500,000, and responses were submitted electronically by the deadline. The buyer is based in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement initiative presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and network support. Given the multi-supplier framework model, businesses that can demonstrate technical expertise and competitive pricing may stand a good chance of securing a place on the framework. The inclusion of co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund further enhances the potential for collaborative opportunities, especially for businesses targeting the renewable energy sector in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Support Services. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Support Services. 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. Additional information: Goods and/or Services required under the terms of this Framework Agreement for provision of Network Support Services may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or other EU funding bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | IT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES; MIDLAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2022 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010995-2022
- 25 Nov 2021 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029335-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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