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# IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/it-hardware-software-and-consumables-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-045889). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED: "IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework". Published status: complete. Published Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Jun 2024, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northern-gas-networks-limited-coh-05167070)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 June 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting, IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, Software package and information systems
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-045889`

## 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-software-and-consumables-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-045889#tl-md)

## Description
The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our delivery locations (subject to change) across the Northern Gas Networks region.
The current expectations are to add up to five (5) partners (dependent on tender qualification and subsequent award) to carry out the supply to NGN.
The IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework is to include (but is not limited to) products such as:
• IT Hardware e.g. laptops, tablets, phones, servers
• IT Software Licences (Off the Shelf software Products and support and maintenance)
• Data media Storage Products e.g. CD's, DVD's, Memory Sticks
• Networking Items e.g. cables, routers, access points
• Audio-visual Equipment
• IT Consumables
• Chargers & USB cables
• Encrypted USB sticks
• Video adapters / video cables
• Wireless keyboard & mice
• Phone holders
• Printer ink
• Microphone Headsets
• Docking Stations & adaptors

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30000000, 31000000, 48000000, 72000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE

- **Description:** A contract has been awarded to a framework of suppliers. The purpose of this contract is for a selection of suppliers to be contracted under a Framework for the supply and delivery of IT Hardware, Software and Consumables ("Opportunity") across our d...

- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (5)
- **Award:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables FrameworK-2 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **AVOIRA LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173689`
  - Value: £820,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-33408`
  - Value: £820,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-3 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **BECHTLE LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-152610`
  - Value: £820,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-4 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Pure Data Solutions Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-115683`
  - Value: £820,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-5 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **XMA LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-12511`
  - Value: £820,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (5)
- **Contract:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £820,000
  - Signed Date: 26/08/2025

- **Contract:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-3 (active)
  - Signed Value: £820,000
  - Signed Date: 08/04/2025

- **Contract:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables FrameworK-2 (active)
  - Signed Value: £820,000
  - Signed Date: 01/11/2024

- **Contract:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-4 (active)
  - Signed Value: £820,000
  - Signed Date: 01/11/2024

- **Contract:** 051606-2025-IT Hardware, Software and Consumables Framework-5 (active)
  - Signed Value: £820,000
  - Signed Date: 01/11/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F051606-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-27T12:47:28.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T14:11:07.573Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-045889