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Technology Products and Associated Services 3

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Deadline
178 days left
September 30, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
010283-2026
Value
£24,000,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 05, 2026

Deadline for Questions

September 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 30, 2027

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Budget
£24,000,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
76
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This framework will allow the purchase of off the Shelf (CotS) Hardware (Technology Products), Software, and the required Associated Services. Hardware includes End User Computing, Infrastructure Hardware, Multifunction devices, Tactical Communication Systems, and Assistive Technology. Software includes COTS and open-source licenses. Associated Services include design, implementation, support, maintenance, project management, training, leasing, security, asset management, recycling, and disposal. The offering aligns to Carbon Net Zero, Sustainability, and Circular IT objectives.

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Requirements & Qualifications

18 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (12)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Submit input for the market engagement by the deadline of 2026-09-30T00:00:00.
--Respond to the preliminary market engagement notice (UK1 Pipeline notice OCID ocds-h6vhtk-054f76).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--None specified for this preliminary market engagement notice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Be a supplier capable of providing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Hardware, Software, and Associated Services.
--Be capable of operating within a framework agreement structure.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS12
--Ability to supply a broad range of End User Computing hardware (e.g., laptops, mobiles, tablets, desktops, smartphones, peripherals, monitors, printers, scanners, RFID, human interface devices).
--Ability to supply Infrastructure Hardware (e.g., servers, storage, switches, hubs, routers, back-up devices, high-performance computing, cloud linkage infrastructure, networking, security hardware).
--Ability to supply Multifunction Devices (MFD) and mobile devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, dongles, Wireless Routers (MiFi) and accessories).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--None specified for this preliminary market engagement notice.

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Documents

4 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
010283-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record details a Crown Commercial Service framework for procuring a wide range of IT hardware, software, and associated services, emphasizing sustainability and circular IT objectives.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
010283-2026_ocds_release.json

This document provides Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) information about an upcoming Crown Commercial Service framework for the purchase of commercial off-the-shelf hardware, software, and associated services, emphasizing sustainability and circular IT objectives.

Official PDF VersionPDF
010283-2026_official.pdf

This framework agreement seeks suppliers for a wide range of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware (including end-user computing, infrastructure, tactical comms, assistive tech), software, and associated services, with a focus on sustainability and circular IT.

Tender NoticeHTM
010283-2026.html

This notice announces a preliminary market engagement for a framework to procure a wide range of commercial off-the-shelf technology products, including hardware, software, and associated services, with a focus on sustainability.

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76
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured preliminary market engagement notice for a very large framework, clearly outlining the broad scope and emphasizing sustainability, though lacking formal tender details as expected at this stage.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice, as a preliminary market engagement, is a compliant step in the procurement process. However, the assigned CPV code (30100000) appears too narrow for the extensive range of technology products and services described, which could lead to issues in future formal tender stages. The 'None' procedure type is consistent with its planning status.

CPV code appears too narrow for the described scope.
Clarity80/100

The description of the intended scope for hardware, software, and associated services is very clear and comprehensive for a preliminary market engagement notice. The AI-extracted requirements are well-documented and understandable, effectively communicating the capabilities sought from potential suppliers.

Completeness70/100

The notice provides all essential basic information, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location. While formal evaluation criteria and detailed specifications are absent, this is expected given its 'planning' status as a preliminary market engagement, not a full tender.

Missing formal evaluation criteria and detailed specifications (expected for a full tender, but not for this preliminary stage).
Fairness85/100

The requirements are broadly defined and generic, suggesting no tailoring to specific companies. Full document access is provided, and the estimated value is disclosed. The submission deadline for market engagement offers ample time for preparation. The lack of evaluation criteria is appropriate for this preliminary stage.

Automated check indicates 'No e-submission', which could be a fairness concern for the eventual formal tender.
Practicality65/100

The absence of electronic submission support, as flagged by automated checks, is a significant practical drawback for efficiency and accessibility. While contract duration and start date are known, a direct document URL beyond the OCID would enhance ease of access.

No electronic submission support flagged.
Direct document URL not explicitly provided.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are largely populated, and the data is consistent with the notice's 'planning' status and 'None' procedure type. Dates are logical, with a generous lead time for market engagement before the contract start.

Sustainability75/100

The tender description explicitly highlights a strong focus on environmental sustainability, including alignment with Carbon Net Zero, Circular IT objectives, and the provision of recycling services. However, explicit social aspects or innovation criteria are not detailed.

Lack of explicit social or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Clear and comprehensive description of the intended scope for market engagement.
Strong emphasis on environmental sustainability (Carbon Net Zero, Circular IT, recycling).
High estimated value indicates a significant opportunity.
Good data consistency for a preliminary notice.
Ample time provided for market engagement input.

Concerns

CPV code (30100000) appears too narrow for the broad range of IT products and services described.
Automated check indicates 'No e-submission', which is a practical drawback for efficiency and accessibility.
Lack of explicit social or innovation criteria in sustainability aspects.
Status is 'planning' and procedure is 'None', meaning it's not a formal tender yet, and many details are still undefined.

Recommendations

1. Review and update the CPV codes to accurately reflect the extremely broad scope of technology products and services.
2. Ensure that the eventual formal tender supports electronic submission to enhance practicality and equal access.
3. Consider incorporating explicit social and innovation criteria into the sustainability objectives for the full tender.

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