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# Provision of  Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-software-hardware-and-specialist-technical-services-ocds-h6vhtk-051de6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** FCDO Services: "Provision of  Software, Hardware and Specialist Technical Services". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £70,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 20 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [FCDO Services](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/fcdo-services-gov-ot1316)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £70,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 February 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Hardware consultancy services, IT software package, Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, Software programming and consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-software-hardware-and-specialist-technical-services-ocds-h6vhtk-051de6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051de6`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** FCDO Services and associated customers. (To include other central government agencies, arm length organisations and similar entities.)

## 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/provision-of-software-hardware-and-specialist-technical-services-ocds-h6vhtk-051de6#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffcdo.bravosolution.co.uk%2Fweb%2Flogin.html)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-software-hardware-and-specialist-technical-services-ocds-h6vhtk-051de6#participate

## Description
Lot 1 will be awarded to a Single Supplier for the provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal business requirements and to underpin the services offered to customers. It is therefore critical that the successful Supplier provides not only the software as and when requested but becomes a valued partner in ensuring the Authority's compliance, technical stability and Supplier of choice in its chosen marketplace.
Lot 2 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Suppliers and will be for the provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT products.
If a Bidder is successful for Lot 2 - Hardware & Associated Specialist Technical Services following a competitive process, that Bidder will be awarded a place on the framework as one of the three highest ranked bidders identified following evaluation.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Software and Associated Specialist Technical Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48517000, 72200000
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £30,000,000
- **Description:** Provision of Software to include, (but not limited to) Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS Software), Software Licenses, and Associated Specialist Technical Services. Software procured by the Authority is used to support both the internal busines...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Hardware and Associated Specialist Technical Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30000000, 72100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £40,000,000
- **Description:** Provision of (but not limited to); End User Devices, Infrastructure Hardware, Consumables and Peripheral Equipment with Associated Support and Specialist Technical Services. Suppliers must have the capability to offer a range of commoditised IT produ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2029
- **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%2F004110-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-16T18:39:36.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T02:05:24.516Z
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