--- title: "Information, Communication & Technology Framework -" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-145173" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145173" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145173.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145173.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Information, Communication & Technology Framework - Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-145173 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-145173) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-145173.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, based in Glasgow, is in the award stage of a procurement process titled "Information, Communication & Technology Framework." This tender, classified under CPV 30000000, encompasses a range of goods-related lots, including ICT Equipment, Cabling Services, Software Licensing, Audio Visual Services, and Cybersecurity Services. The procurement was conducted using a selective restricted procedure, and contracts were signed on 20th January 2026, at a total value of £75 million over multiple lots. The framework agreement is supported by co-finance from the European Regional Development Fund and the Welsh Government. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the ICT and technological services sectors, especially those with a focus on equipment and software provision, cabling, audio visuals, and cybersecurity. Large-scale suppliers such as CCS Media Limited, Academia Limited, and Softcat PLC were involved in the awarded contracts, indicative of the potential for big players to thrive. The sheer breadth of the tender's scope might entice businesses with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive ICT solutions, while the restricted procedure used favours suppliers able to meet high-quality thresholds across varied service segments. ## Notice Information, Communication & Technology Framework ### Lot Information ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software) ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software) Renewal: 2years with an option to extend for up to a further 2years Cabling Services Cabling Services Renewal: 2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years Software Licensing Software Licensing Renewal: 2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support) Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support) Renewal: 2years with the option to extend up to a further 2years Cybersecurity Services Cybersecurity Services Renewal: 2years with the option to extend for up to a further 2years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145173 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2-4years depending on framework extension | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £15,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT | | Additional buyers | CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT; COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT; CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT; DIGITAL CATAPULT; ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT; HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT; MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT; SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1RD | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | 3B DATA SECURITY; ACADEMIA; AMS SYSTEMS 2012; BECHTLE; BOXXE; BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CCS MEDIA; CLARANET; COMVISTA NETWORKS; GLIDE STUDENT AND RESIDENTIAL; HARP VISUAL; ITM COMMUNICATIONS; LOGICALIS; NEWLAND MEDIA; OCF; OCS TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED / FES SUPPORT SERVICES; 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 - 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 - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32421000 - Network cabling - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72212130 - Aviation ground support and test software development services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145173 - 10 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145173 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT492244 Information, Communication & Technology Framework - - Information, Communication & Technology Framework - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB587604 Information, Communication & Technology Framework - - Information, Communication & Technology Framework ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-145173 - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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