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title: "IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045889"
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buyer: "NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED"
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# IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework

Buyer: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045889

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## Summary

Northern Gas Networks Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for an IT Hardware, Software, and Consumables Framework contract under the classification of office and computing machinery, exempting furniture and software packages. This procurement, part of the "Goods" category, was facilitated through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The framework will engage up to five partners to supply and deliver the required technology products across various UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, and UKG. The contract was signed on 27th August 2025, marking the active stage of the award process, with a total value of £820,000 for Northern Gas Networks’ operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software supply, especially those accustomed to large-scale framework agreements. The framework is ideal for businesses offering IT hardware such as laptops, servers, and audio-visual equipment, as well as software licenses and networking items. Suppliers such as Specialist Computer Centres PLC, Avoira Limited, Bechtle Limited, Pure Data Solutions Limited, and XMA Limited have been awarded the contract, indicating a competitive environment that values technical expertise and reliable delivery capabilities. Businesses with experience in promptly delivering high-quality IT solutions and maintaining strong supplier relationships are well-suited for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the Northern Gas Networks region. The current expectations are to add up to five (5) partners (dependent on tender qualification and subsequent award) to carry out the supply to NGN. The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as: * IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers * IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance) * Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks * Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points * Audio-visual Equipment * IT Consumables * Chargers & USB cables * Encrypted USB sticks * Video adapters / video cables * Wireless keyboard & mice * Phone holders * Printer ink * Microphone Headsets * Docking Stations & adaptors

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A contract has been awarded to a framework of suppliers. The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the NGN network. We have awarded five (5) partners a contract to carry out the supply to NGN. The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as: * IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers * IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance) * Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks * Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points * Audio-visual Equipment * IT Consumables * Chargers & USB cables * Encrypted USB sticks * Video adapters / video cables * Wireless keyboard & mice * Phone holders * Printer ink * Microphone Headsets * Docking Stations & adaptors This process will need to include (but may not be limited to) the below requirements: * System based (email) method of requesting a quote * Suppliers must quote on all requests - large and small * Dedicated contact (email and phone details) * Quotation turnaround time of 2 business day (based on a 9 hour day) * Quotations to include stock availability and delivery times but all quotations must include free delivery * Technical advice and suggestions on alternatives to what we are getting quotes for (i.e if a product has been superseded or in short supply etc). We often use Amazon as a guide to what we are wanting, but if there is a better product, or a product that has more availability, we would expect to be advised * Supplier to reserve stock for up to 1 week minimum to ensure supply based on our authorisation process * Free delivery on ALL items and delivery within 3 working days (unless other delivery date is specified and agreed at quotation stage) * Supplier working hours to be in line with NGN working times (Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30) * Weekly summary via email of all outstanding orders * Details of the supplier's escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier * Details of the supplier's Supply Chain escalation process and kept up to date by the supplier * Return of faulty / damaged / not required items * Proof of Delivery * Accreditation status with major suppliers (Dell / Lenovo / Microsoft / Samsung / other) NGN require a monthly summary of any outstanding purchase orders still awaiting payment, along with summary of all outstanding orders. Alongside monthly reports, quarterly Service Reviews with key NGN business stakeholders will be required. Framework partners will also be required to work with our account management teams at Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, Samsung, EPOS Sennheiser.

Renewal: 3 x 1 year extension provisions available for NGN to use at our discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051606-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £820,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED |
| Locality | COLTON LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS15 8TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Garforth & Swillington |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AVOIRA; BECHTLE; PURE DATA SOLUTIONS; SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051606-2025
- 10 May 2024 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014935-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk
- http://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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