Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3150103503
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public Procurement
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace
Reference number
RM6094
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition.
This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/04/2023 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £650,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers
- 30220000 - Digital cartography equipment
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 31712000 - Microelectronic machinery and apparatus and microsystems
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment
- 32270000 - Digital transmission apparatus
- 32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers
- 32400000 - Networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft
- 34933000 - Navigation equipment
- 35700000 - Military electronic systems
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 42960000 - Command and control system, printing, graphics, office automation and information-processing equipment
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
- 51610000 - Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
- 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72244000 - Prototyping services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials
- 73410000 - Military research and technology
- 73421000 - Development of security equipment
- 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition
- 73423000 - Development of military vehicles
- 73424000 - Development of warships
- 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 73426000 - Development of military electronic systems
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment
- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition
- 73434000 - Test and evaluation of warships
- 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems
- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supplier shall have the ability to provide innovative technology products and services to central government and wider public sector departments
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6094 Spark DPS Agreement, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This is an extension of 12 months following the initial period of 48 months
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on RM6094 — Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and be selecting the “Technology” link. Please read the DPS Needs document first for a full overview of the procurement process and read the instructions carefully. To register for the RM6094 DPS Agreement please select the “Access as a Supplier” link which can be located at the URL address above. An example of how to register for the DPS platform can be found at the following youtube generic guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngu3vHP7ug&feature=youtu.be
Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. The procurement will be managed electronically via CCS. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. This procurement offering does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. As part of this Contract Notice the bid pack and the following documents can be accessed at the link provided below: 1) Contract Notice authorised customer list; 2) Rights reserved for CCS DPS Agreement https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b683d618-769a-4bea-90ad-51bda7f70ae9
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 April 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
This DPS has been extended for 12 Months. The reasoning for this is to establish market requirements for a replacement.
The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers.
(iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used.
We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition.
It is the Supplier’s responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.
On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications.
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom