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title: "ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04258d"
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buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED"
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# ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04258d

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## Summary

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment. This initiative falls under the goods category within the computer supplies industry and aims to serve both the education sector and the wider public sector in the UK. Key details include a procurement stage currently at the award phase, with a contract award date of 24 January 2025. The framework agreement will involve multiple suppliers catering to two main lots: Desktop PC and Portable Device Solutions, and Apple Solutions, both of which have a duration of 48 months inclusive of extension options. The value of the total agreement is set at £200,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the ICT hardware sector, particularly those specialising in desktop PCs, portable devices, and Apple products. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality ICT hardware solutions will find this framework beneficial, especially manufacturers and resellers with a focus on innovative technological advancements and services such as installation, maintenance, asset tagging, and training. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, encouraging participation from various business scales, including SMEs and large enterprises.

## Notice

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. A list of members split by region can be found here: Member Regions - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) Future members of the CPC will be from the education sector, with details available here: Get Information about Schools - GOV.UK (get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) Wider Public Sector details can be found here: Public sector classification guide - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk), Departments, agencies and public bodies - GOV.UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Details are also included on the CPC website at: Eligible Public Sector Bodies - Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) (thecpc.ac.uk) This replaces Multiquote reference CA13314

### Lot Information

Desktop PC and Portable Device Solutions

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation (where required) for desktop computers (Tower, Small Form Micro and All In Ones), thin clients, laptops, notebooks, netbooks including Chromebooks, tablets, PDA's, mobile internet devices (excluding mobile phones), high performance and gaming / eSports desktops and laptops, and all other related products including ICT furniture. The scope includes, new as well as, refurbished equipment and remanufactured equipment, bespoke equipment, new and emerging ICT hardware. Services include but are not limited to installation, imaging services, maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, mobile device management, training & support for all solutions. The lot also includes equipment and peripherals not limited to charging carts, docking stations and storage trolleys, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and mice, including both wired and wireless, virtual reality equipment, gaming equipment, headphones, earphones, external hard drives, memory upgrades, speakers, spares, cables, components & accessories including locks and brackets, carry cases, memory sticks, telephone handsets (not complete systems) and other related products, including new and emerging technologies. The lot also covers the provision of software, where sold with equipment. Please note this lot excludes Apple products.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Apple Solutions

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation for a range of Apple Solutions including desktops, laptops, keyboards and mice including both wired and wireless, monitors, thin clients, tablets, charging carts, docking stations, accessories and cables, new as well as refurbished equipment, and remanufactured equipment, new and emerging Apple technologies , maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, mobile device management and training & support for all solutions. The lot also covers the provision of software, where sold with equipment. Note: Please note the lot 2 requirement for Apple products has been included within this Framework Agreement, as a named manufacturer due to the technical specification requirements of CPC members and the Wider Public Sector Contracting Authorities accessing this Framework Agreement under regulation 42.(12) - Technical Specifications of the Public Procurement (Amendments Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003912-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,999,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED; EDUCATION; EUROPEAN UNION; PUBLIC SECTOR |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M6 6AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 21 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; ACS TECHNOLOGY GROUP; ALBION; BANNER; CCS MEDIA; CDW; CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; E BUYER (UK; ERGO COMPUTING; GALTEC SOLUTIONS; GETECH; INSIGHT DIRECT; JTRS; KRCS GROUP; PC SPECIALIST; SOFTCAT; STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS STONE GROUP; SYNC; VERYPC; VIP COMPUTER CENTRE LTD (ZOOSTORM; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 30237410 - Computer mouse
- 30237460 - Computer keyboards
- 39134000 - Computer furniture
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003912-2025
- 24 Jan 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002464-2025
- 15 Apr 2024 at 10:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012137-2024
- 19 Mar 2024 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008769-2024
- 14 Mar 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008279-2024
- 13 Mar 2024 at 09:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007954-2024
- 5 Mar 2024 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007006-2024
- 11 Jan 2024 at 14:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000971-2024
- 14 Dec 2023 at 11:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036770-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.insight.com/information/public-sector
- http://www.academia.co.uk
- http://www.acsgroup.co.uk
- http://www.albion.co.uk
- http://www.banneruk.com
- http://www.ccsmedia.com
- http://www.centerprise.co.uk
- http://www.ebuyer.com
- http://www.edu.jtrs.co.uk/
- http://www.ergo.co.uk
- http://www.galtecsolutions.com
- http://www.getech.co.uk
- http://www.krcs.co.uk
- http://www.softcat.com
- http://www.stonegroup.com
- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk
- http://www.very-pc.co.uk
- http://www.wearesync.co.uk
- http://www.xma.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk
- https://www.uk.cdw.com/
- https://www.zoostorm.com/

## Provenance

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