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title: "Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000630311"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD"
published: "2021-01-25"
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# Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement

Buyer: EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000630311

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## Summary

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) Ltd is undertaking a procurement process for an Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement aimed at sourcing a single-supplier framework for IT support services. The contract, valued at £250,000, is based in Orkney, covering a duration of three years with options for two one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the bid deadline having closed on 16th October 2020. The process has reached the award stage, where RM Computing (Orkney) Ltd has been selected as the successful supplier.

This IT framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in IT services, particularly those offering comprehensive support solutions suitable for public sector organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in IT and experience servicing similar contracts will find themselves well-positioned to compete. With the contract focusing on the renewal of IT systems and support, businesses that specialise in innovative IT solutions and customer service responsiveness are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders.

## Notice

The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.

Renewal: Option of two one-year extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404948 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2020 - 9 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EUROPEAN MARINE ENERGY CENTRE (EMEC) LTD |
| Locality | ORKNEY |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW16 3AW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RM COMPUTING (ORKNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404948
- 10 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=11
  9th October 2020 - Reformatted
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=10
  9th October 2020 - Further information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=9
  8th October 2020 - Inventory
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=8
  8th October 2020 - Metrics on number of IT tickets raised in last 12 months.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=1
  8th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=7
  8th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=2
  14th September 2020 - Appendix 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=3
  14th September 2020 - Appendix 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=4
  14th September 2020 - Appendix 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=5
  14th September 2020 - Appendix 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP394572&idx=6
  14th September 2020 - Framework Agreement contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394572
  Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement - The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404948
  Information Technology (IT) Framework Agreement - The objective of the Invitation to Tender is to seek tenders for a single-supplier framework agreement for IT support for the entire organisation, for a period of 3 years and with the option of two one-year extensions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.emec.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000630311
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court

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