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title: "FRAMEWORK AWARDED FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERICAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040f12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-30"
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# FRAMEWORK AWARDED FOR THE SUPPLY OF IT HARDWARE, NETWORKING & SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMMERICAL OFF THE SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS)

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040f12

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has awarded a framework for the supply of IT hardware, networking and security equipment, and commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) within the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. This contract, covering a period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2028, is part of the larger public safety sector and encompasses various lots, including end-user devices, peripherals, server and storage infrastructure, and associated products and services. The framework is accessible for use by multiple regional law enforcement and public safety organisations across the UK, including West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, and others. The procurement process utilised an open procedure under the framework agreement guidelines and has recently moved into the award stage with contracts already signed by the selected suppliers.

This framework represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, networking, security, and software sectors to partner with public safety authorities. It offers substantial potential for growth by providing consistent demand over four years. Companies like Computacenter (UK) Limited, Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, and Softcat Plc, among others, have already been awarded contracts, indicating that businesses with robust capabilities and competitive pricing structures are well-suited to compete. The evaluation criteria included quality, sustainability, and price, with significant weight given to price (up to 65%). Engaging in this framework allows suppliers to build strong partnerships within the public sector, potentially leading to significant and ongoing revenue streams.

## Notice

West Yorkshire Combined Authority HAS AWARDED a framework for the supply of IT Hardware, Networking & Security Equipment, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf Software (COTS). The 4-year framework commenced on the 01/08/2024 and is available for use by the named authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: End User Devices, Peripherals and Associated ICT Ancillary items and Consumables

LOT 1: End User Devices, Peripherals and Associated ICT Ancillary items and Consumables. The framework is available to access by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, for South Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Humberside, Durham Constabulary (The Office of the Durham Police Crime and Victims Commissioner), the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cleveland and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Northumbria, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cumbria and the College of Policing.

Lot 2: Server and Storage Infrastructure and Associated Products and Services

LOT 2: Server and Storage Infrastructure and Associated Products and Services. The framework is available to access by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, for South Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Humberside, Durham Constabulary (The Office of the Durham Police Crime and Victims Commissioner), the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cleveland and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Northumbria, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cumbria and the College of Policing.

Lot 3: Networking and Security Equipment and Associated Products and Services

LOT 3: Networking and Security Equipment and Associated Products and Services. The framework is available to access by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, for South Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Humberside, Durham Constabulary (The Office of the Durham Police Crime and Victims Commissioner), the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cleveland and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Northumbria, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cumbria and the College of Policing.

Lot 4: Commercial Off-The-Shelf Software (COTS)

LOT 4: Commercial Off-The-Shelf Software (COTS) The framework is available to access by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, for South Yorkshire on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Humberside, Durham Constabulary (The Office of the Durham Police Crime and Victims Commissioner), the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cleveland and North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS), The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Northumbria, The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of Cumbria and the College of Policing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027838-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 44316400 - Hardware
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 18:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027838-2024
- 22 Nov 2023 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034582-2023
- 25 Oct 2023 at 23:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031548-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.judiciary.gov.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74424&B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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