Future opportunity

IT Peripherals 4th generation

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-016248

Published 12 July 2021, 4:34pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

5 Atlantic Quay

Glasgow

Contact

Bryan Dodds

Email

bryan.dodds@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 7824431661

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.gov.scot

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

IT Peripherals 4th generation

Reference number

SP-21-012

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Scottish Procurement intend to establish a framework for the provision of IT Peripherals and supporting services to the Scottish Public Sector.

The new framework will build on the success of the current framework and scope is likely to cover the current categories of General IT Peripherals; Audio Visual Equipment; Desktop Printers; Network Equipment; Servers and Storage and all services associated with the deployment of these categories.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30216100 - Optical readers
  • 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
  • 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
  • 30232100 - Printers and plotters
  • 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
  • 51313000 - Installation services of sound equipment
  • 51314000 - Installation services of video equipment
  • 72540000 - Computer upgrade services
  • 72700000 - Computer network services
  • 32420000 - Network equipment
  • 48800000 - Information systems and servers
  • 30233000 - Media storage and reader devices

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Across the geography of Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Scottish Procurement intend to establish a collaborative Framework for the supply of IT Peripherals and supporting services.

The new framework will build on the success of the current Framework and scope is likely to cover the current categories of General IT Peripherals; Audio Visual Equipment; Desktop Printers; Network Equipment; Servers and Storage and all services associated with the deployment of these categories.

Services may include, but will not be limited to, the installation of display screens, desktop printers or networking equipment. The Scottish Procurement ICT Products team would like to engage with the market and collate supplier views on the Framework structure, scope and commercial model.

Interested suppliers are strongly encouraged to respond to the questions included in the survey accessible via the link below:

https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/dj6frnhjrk

Any other relevant information on the Framework should be emailed to Bryan Dodds (bryan.dodds@gov.scot) by Monday 2nd August 2021.

This PIN is issued to provide and gather information only and does not constitute a call for competition.

The success of the current framework has been driven by the implementation of an eCommerce environment such as a punch-out site, bespoke web pages, and a secure online ordering portal. For those organisations that do not have their own eCommerce system, Contractors must provide access to a secure online ordering portal (website), and the ability to place orders by email and telephone.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 October 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

As part of this procurement exercise Scottish Procurement is working with the Supplier Development Programme (SDP), a government initiative to help suppliers bid better, and will be hosting an online event for potential primary Contractors to find out more about this opportunity.

There is an expectation that Contractors will make their supply chain opportunities visible to maximise sub-contract opportunities throughout its operational area. Details of the online event including how to book your free place will be made available in due course. We invite any interested suppliers to contact Bryan Dodds (bryan.dodds@gov.scot) and Jack Graham (Jack.Graham@gov.scot) to register an interest for this event.

The successful Contractor will be expected to work with the SDP in relevant areas to maximise such opportunities through further supplier engagement events. The successful Contractor will also be encouraged to attain Corporate Membership of the SDP.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=651741.

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