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title: "Provision of Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051de6"
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# Provision of Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051de6

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## Summary

FCDO Services is currently at the tender stage for a significant procurement process titled "Provision of Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services." This process involves two lots: Lot 1 for software and associated services, Lot 2 for hardware and its related services. The procurement aims to identify suppliers that can provide IT software packages, hardware consultancy, and related services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. With a gross value of £84,000,000, the tender is conducted through an open procedure, with submissions allowed until 20 February 2026. The procurement is segmented into a framework agreement, offering potential suppliers a competitive process to secure contracts and become part of this substantial framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that can offer comprehensive IT solutions, including COTS software, software licenses, end-user devices, infrastructure hardware, and technical services. Companies specialising in software programming, consultancy, hardware consultancy, and commoditised IT products are well-suited to compete. SMEs are encouraged to apply, with the chance to secure significant contracts and partner with central government agencies, enhancing their market presence and fostering long-term partnerships within the public sector. The framework agreement structure allows multiple qualified suppliers to participate, ensuring diverse expertise and fostering competitive pricing and service quality.

## Notice

Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace. Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Suppliers and will be for the provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products. If a Bidder is successful for Lot 2 - Hardware & Associated Specialist Technical Services following a competitive process, that Bidder will be awarded a place on the framework as one of the three highest ranked bidders identified following evaluation.

### Lot Information

Software and Associated Specialist Technical Services

Provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace.

Renewal: * The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). * The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the authority's discretion for a further period of one (1) year. * The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date.

Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Specialist Technical Services

Provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products.

Renewal: * The Framework will be awarded for a period of three (3) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date ("The Initial Framework Period"). * The Framework may be extended on the same terms and conditions at the authority's discretion for a further period of one (1) year. * The maximum duration of the Framework will therefore be four (4) years from the Framework Agreement Commencement Date.

### Planning Information

FCDOS Services wish to carry out some preliminary market engagement to understand the numbers and types of suppliers who would be interested in this HW/SW/PS Framework opportunity. 
To facilitate the goals of the engagement, interested parties should email FCDOS.ICTCategory@fcdo.gov.uk by COP on the 22nd of August 25 if you are able to source/provide.
To be clear the information received will not be scored at this time, however full tender documentation will follow in due course.
Next steps -
A further Request for information (RFI) will be issued on the 29th of August 25 with a closing date of the 12th of September 25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004110-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000,000 |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 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
- 48517000 - IT software package
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 18:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004110-2026
- 8 Aug 2025 at 15:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047408-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 12:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024892-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004110-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047408-2025
  8th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024892-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Notice URLs

- https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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