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title: "Award of Provision of Corporate & Education Technology and Associated Services"
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# Award of Provision of Corporate & Education Technology and Associated Services

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497d5

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council, in conjunction with the Welsh Government and all 22 Local Authorities in Wales, has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of technology and associated services for local authorities and maintained schools across Wales. The procurement process, which was conducted under the Restricted Procedure Regulation 28 and Dynamic Purchasing Systems Regulation 34, has now reached the Award stage. This system encompasses several lots including offerings for End User Devices, Teaching and Learning Tools, and Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking. Significant dates include contract signings on 17th June 2023 for Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking, 26th June 2023 for End User Devices, and 3rd July 2023 for Teaching and Learning Tools. These services are broadly classified under CPV codes related to office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, and are intended to support educational and corporate technology needs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the educational technology and IT infrastructure sectors to engage with multiple local authorities across Wales. The DPS structure allows for an evolving range of products and services, offering ongoing avenues for suppliers to compete and secure contracts through mini-competitions. Suitable businesses include those specialising in hardware and software solutions, peripheral technology for teaching and learning, and providers of network infrastructure and services. Sectors well-suited to compete in this tender span computing machinery, audiovisual equipment, networking components, and digital teaching tools, aligning with Caerphilly CBC's aim to enhance the efficiency and technological capabilities of local authorities and schools throughout Wales.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council ('Caerphilly CBC'), working in conjunction with the Welsh Government and all twenty-two (22) Local Authorities in Wales established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of corporate and education technology, products and associated services for all local authorities and maintained schools in Wales.

### Lot Information

End User Devices

This Lot is aimed at offering a range of devices used throughout local authorities and schools, from learners, teachers devices to lab/IT suite devices. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Windows & Google 'Cloud' Device (Convertible & Clamshell options 'Rich' Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) 'Enterprise' Device (Convertible & Clamshell options) Apple 'Cloud' Device (Tablet & Clamshell options) 'Rich' (Tablet, Clamshell & Desktop options) 'Enterprise' Device (Clamshell & Desktop options). Specific End User Devices that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

Options: Caerphilly CBC reserves the right to utilise the DPS for any End User Devices for all local authorities and schools within Wales during the validity period of the DPS. Suppliers will be required to provide a End User Devices and associated services including but not limited to the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed in the relevant section of this notice. Specific End user Devices that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

Teaching and Learning Tools

Lot 3 Teaching & Learning Tools - A range of peripherals used in the classroom to support teaching and learning. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Device casting; Audio Visual Equipment; Digital Projection; Intelligent Whiteboards; Intelligent TV Screens; Web cams, Headphones and Headsets.

Options: Caerphilly CBC reserves the right to utilise the DPS for any Teaching and Learning Tools for all local authorities and schools in Wales during the validity period of the DPS. Suppliers will be required to provide a range of Teaching and Learning Toolsg products and associated services including but not limited to the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed in the relevant section of this notice. The specific technology products and associated services for Teaching and Learning Tools that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking

This Lot is aimed at local authorities and schools core requirements in order to manage its ICT network and maximise their internet connection accordingly. The products and associated services will include (but not be limited to): Data network cabinets; Switches (Core & Edge); Routers Uninterruptable power supply (UPS); Patch cables (copper & fibre); Wireless LAN controllers & access points together with associated products and services linked to Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking, which must include associated product licencing; Servers. The specific technology products and associated services for Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

Options: Caerphilly CBC reserves the right to utilise the DPS for any Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking for all local authorities and schools in Wales during the validity period of the DPS. Suppliers will be required to provide a range of Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking products and associated services including but not limited to the Common Procurement Vocabulary codes listed in the relevant section of this notice. The specific technology products and associated services for Core Infrastructure & Wired/Wireless Networking that maybe procured under this DPS cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however full details will be available via the mini competitions and associated documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028183-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,973,788 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CARDIFF COUNCIL; CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA; CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CYNGOR GWYNEDD COUNCIL; CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL; DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL; MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL; PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC; TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; WELSH GOVERNMENT; WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL; GETECH EDUCATION; IDNS |

## 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30191200 - Overhead projectors
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30212100 - Central processing units for minicomputers
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30213500 - Pocket computers
- 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30231100 - Computer terminals
- 30231200 - Consoles
- 30231300 - Display screens
- 30231310 - Flat panel displays
- 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 30232140 - Plotters
- 30232150 - Inkjet printers
- 30233150 - Optical-disk drives
- 30233151 - Compact disk (CD) reader and/or burner
- 30233180 - Flash memory storage devices
- 30233190 - Disk controller
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30236200 - Data-processing equipment
- 30237110 - Network interfaces
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237210 - Anti-glare screens
- 30237240 - Web camera
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 30237450 - Graphics tablets
- 30237460 - Computer keyboards
- 30237461 - Programmable keyboards
- 30237470 - Braille pads
- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 31154000 - Uninterruptible power supplies
- 31156000 - Interruptible power supplies
- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
- 32323000 - Video monitors
- 32323100 - Colour video monitors
- 32323200 - Monochrome video monitors
- 32342100 - Headphones
- 32342412 - Speakers
- 32351100 - Video-editing equipment
- 32351300 - Audio equipment accessories
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32410000 - Local area network
- 32412000 - Communications network
- 32412110 - Internet network
- 32412120 - Intranet network
- 32413000 - Integrated network
- 32413100 - Network routers
- 32415000 - Ethernet network
- 32416000 - ISDN network
- 32416100 - ISDX network
- 32417000 - Multimedia networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32421000 - Network cabling
- 32422000 - Network components
- 32423000 - Network hubs
- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32425000 - Network operating system
- 32426000 - Network publishing system
- 32427000 - Network system
- 32428000 - Network upgrade
- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 32546000 - Digital switching equipment
- 32546100 - Digital switchboards
- 32552410 - Modems
- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials
- 32561000 - Fibre-optic connections
- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables
- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission
- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32572000 - Communications cable
- 32572100 - Communications cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32572200 - Communications cable with coaxial conductors
- 32572300 - Communications cable for special applications
- 32573000 - Communications control system
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 32581100 - Data-transmission cable
- 32581110 - Data-transmission cable with multiple electrical conductors
- 32581120 - Data-transmission cable with coaxial conductors
- 32581130 - Data-transmission cable for special applications
- 38652100 - Projectors
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 48823000 - File servers
- 48824000 - Printer servers
- 48825000 - Web servers

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028183-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
- http://www.anglesey.gov.uk
- http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
- http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk
- http://www.conwy.gov.uk
- http://www.denbighshire.gov.uk
- http://www.flintshire.gov.uk
- http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- http://www.npt.gov.uk
- http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
- http://www.powys.gov.uk
- http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk
- http://www.torfaen.gov.uk
- http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
- http://www.wrexham.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:038919-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254
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