--- title: "Spark -- The Technology Innovation Marketplace" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032235" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032235" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032235.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032235.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-02-17" --- # Spark -- The Technology Innovation Marketplace Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032235 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032235) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032235.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has extended its Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) titled "Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace" until 15 February 2029. This procurement initiative, classified under Computer Equipment and Supplies, aims at procuring a range of innovative technology products and services for central government and wider public sector departments. As part of a selective procurement method, the restricted procedure facilitates a call for competition for appointed suppliers. This extension of the DPS, based in Liverpool, UK, comes after several renewals to accommodate market requirements and spend profiling, underscoring no need for increased total value of estimated £650 million. Suppliers are invited to submit tenders electronically and must adhere to stringent security classifications and mandatory Cyber Essentials compliance. Participation in the Spark DPS presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative technology solutions, particularly within the UK. Ideal contenders include firms offering computer equipment, smart cards, data-transmission apparatus, and IT consultancy services. Suppliers can leverage the chance to engage with central government projects, potentially expanding their portfolio and achieving scalability in public sector contracts. By meeting the technical requirements and assessment criteria laid out, businesses can secure valuable contracts, which, while offering no exclusivity or guaranteed volume, can contribute significantly to growth in the technology sector. The DPS provides a comprehensive framework catering to various technological needs, from hardware to software and consultancy services, broadening market access for technology-driven enterprises. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark -- The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/02/2029 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The supplier shall have the ability to provide innovative technology products and services to central government and wider public sector departments. Additional information: This is to advise that a 27 month extension has been utilised and the end date is now 15/02/2029. Renewal: Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6094 Spark DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014316-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 30162000 - Smart cards - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware) - 30211100 - Super computer - 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware - 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware - 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers - 30220000 - Digital cartography equipment - 30230000 - Computer-related equipment - 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles - 30232000 - Peripheral equipment - 30232100 - Printers and plotters - 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices - 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers - 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment - 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus - 32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus - 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers - 32400000 - Networks - 32420000 - Network equipment - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 34150000 - Simulators - 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft - 34933000 - Navigation equipment - 35700000 - Military electronic systems - 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 38650000 - Photographic equipment - 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment - 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services - 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services - 72244000 - Prototyping services - 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services - 72300000 - Data services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 73410000 - Military research and technology - 73421000 - Development of security equipment - 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition - 73423000 - Development of military vehicles - 73424000 - Development of warships - 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73426000 - Development of military electronic systems - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment - 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition - 73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships - 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems - 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014316-2026 - 28 Feb 2025 at 15:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007545-2025 - 15 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007067-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9 - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngu3vHP7ug&feature=youtu.be ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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