Planning

ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

  • Crescent Purchasing Limited
  • Public Sector
  • Education

F01: Prior information notice (reducing time limits for receipt of tenders)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-036770

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04258d

Published 14 December 2023, 11:48am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Crescent Purchasing Limited

Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way

Salford

M6 6AJ

Email

j.edwards@thecpc.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1618231860

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

one.1) Name and addresses

Public Sector

Procurement House

Salford

M6 6AJ

Email

j.edwards@thecpc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

one.1) Name and addresses

Education

Procurement House

Salford

M6 6AJ

Email

j.edwards@thecpc.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://suppliers.multiquote.com

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Crescent Purchasing Limited

Procurement House, Leslie Hough Way

Salford

M6 6AJ

Email

j.edwards@thecpc.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1618231860

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

Buyer's address

www.thecpc.ac.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://suppliers.multiquote.com

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

ICT Hardware & Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement

Reference number

CA13314 - CPC /JE/01/2023

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 30237300 - Computer supplies

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

CPC intends to put a framework agreement in place with multiple suppliers for the supply of ICT hardware and peripherals equipment, and related services, open to both manufacturers and resellers that will offer additional benefits through collaborative and innovative partnerships with CPC members and the wider pubic sector. As part of this process CPC are engaging with the market with regards to the Call Off Conditions of Contracts to ensure these terms are suitable. (the terms between successful suppliers to the framework and the CPC members / contracting authorities). Those that response may also be called upon to engage in other aspects of the process.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
2

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Desktop PC and Portable Device Solutions (excluding Apple)

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30237200 - Computer accessories
  • 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
  • 30237130 - Computer cards
  • 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
  • 30237300 - Computer supplies
  • 30213200 - Tablet computer
  • 30213300 - Desktop computer
  • 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
  • 30211400 - Computer configurations
  • 30237460 - Computer keyboards

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

uk

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation for desktop computers (Tower, Small Form Micro and All In One), thin clients, and laptops, laptops, notebooks, netbooks including Chromebooks, tablets, PDA’s, mobile internet devices (excluding mobile phones), high performance and gaming desktops, charging carts, docking stations and storage trolleys and other related products, refurbished equipment and remanufactured equipment, bespoke equipment, new technologies providing desktop and portable device solutions, imaging services, maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, training & support for all solutions along with lease solutions. Excluding Apple products.

The lot also includes peripherals not limited to printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards and mice, including both wired and wireless, virtual reality equipment, gaming equipment, headphones, earphones, external hard drives, memory upgrades, speakers, spares, cables, components & accessories including locks and brackets, carry cases, memory sticks, telephone handsets (not complete systems) and other related products, new technologies for peripherals.

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

48

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Apple Solutions

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
  • 30237300 - Computer supplies
  • 30237460 - Computer keyboards
  • 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
  • 30211400 - Computer configurations
  • 30213300 - Desktop computer
  • 30237200 - Computer accessories
  • 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
  • 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
  • 30237410 - Computer mouse
  • 30213200 - Tablet computer

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Lot is for the provision of goods and services including but not limited to supply, and supply and installation for a range of Apple Solutions including desktops, laptops, keyboards and mice including both wired and wireless, screens, thin clients, tablets, charging carts, docking stations, accessories and cables, refurbished equipment, and remanufactured equipment, new Apple technologies, maintenance services, other relevant services including asset tagging, Mobile Device Management and training & support for all solutions along with lease solutions.

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

48

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

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.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

12 February 2024


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Crescent Purchasing Consortia

Procurement House

Salford

M6 6AJ

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Crescent Purchasing Consortia

Procurement House

Salford

M6 6AJ

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum of a ten calendar day standstill period at the point that information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contract Regulations 2015, provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm, by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Crescent Purchasing Consortia

Procurement House

Salford

M6 6AJ

Country

United Kingdom