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# IT Hardware Reseller Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-hardware-reseller-f-ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED: "IT Hardware Reseller Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £100,000,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Nov 2026, 10:00 GMT. Published submission portal: forms.cloud.microsoft.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 21 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-grid-uk-limited-GB-COH-04508773)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £100,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 November 2026 at 10:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Computer equipment and supplies, Information systems and servers, Installation services of computers and office equipment
- **Delivery Location:** UK, US
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-hardware-reseller-f-ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-hardware-reseller-f-ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [forms.cloud.microsoft](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.cloud.microsoft%2Fpages%2Fresponsepage.aspx%3Fid%3DU2qK-fMlEkKQHMd4f800lSDWbBzGrHJCjeBok5gv4pNUNzk4NkdJVjY5TjhRMElRT1NaS0JLUkpRQS4u%26route%3Dshorturl)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-hardware-reseller-f-ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9#participate

## Description
National Grid is establishing a Hardware Reseller Framework to provide a strategic, value-driven route to market for the procurement of IT hardware and associated services across its UK and US businesses. The framework will cover requirements including but not limited to network infrastructure, cyber security equipment, servers, device licensing, warranty and lifecycle management, technical support, and related value-added services.
A limited number of reseller partners will be appointed to supply leading OEM technologies and deliver competitive commercial offerings, supply chain resilience, asset visibility, governance, sustainability benefits, and scalable support for National Grid's evolving technology estate.
This procurement is being conducted as a multi-stage competitive process under PA23 and is expected to comprise: (1) pre-requisites for participation and minimum requirements assessment (Phase 1) , (2) detailed qualification, (3) shortlisting for the Invitation to Tender (RFP) stage, (4) tender evaluation, (5) negotiation and/or down-selection of bidders, and (6) contract award. National Grid reserves the right to refine evaluation criteria and methodologies during the procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles set out within the procurement documentation.
Whilst the procurement is being managed as a single exercise covering both UK and US requirements, any resulting arrangements will be awarded through separate UK and US framework agreements. The indicative value of the US opportunity is approximately an additional £100 million over the maximum eight-year term. This value is provided for transparency only, is separate from the UK framework value stated in this notice, and does not constitute a commitment or guarantee of expenditure.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30200000, 48800000, 51600000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, US
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB, US
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F096983-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-16T16:21:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T03:54:09.800Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0778d9