Link 3: IT Hardware and Services
A Contract Award Notice
by NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
- Source
- OJEU
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 4 year (est.)
- Value
- £1B
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 26 Mar 2021
- Delivery
- To 26 Mar 2025 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
M50 2UW
2 buyers
- NHS Shared Business Services Salford
20 suppliers
- CDW London
- Computacenter Hatfield
- Dell Corporation Bracknell
- Getech Ipswich
- Insight Direct Sheffield
- Punch Technology Liverpool
- Softcat Marlow
- Specialist Computer Centres Birmingham
- Stone Computers Stafford
- XMA Nottingham
- Ricoh Northampton
- Information Data & Network Supplies Bolton
- Academia Enfield
- Information Data & Networking Supplies Bolton
- Bytes Software Services Leatherhead
- Parity Computers Liverpool
- Insight Systems Wrotham
- Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Leeds
- CCS Media Nottingham
- Mti Technology Edinburgh
Description
NHS Shared Business Services and the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative are tendering for the provision of ICT hardware and services to support NHS and wider public sector organisations. The Link 3: IT hardware and services framework agreement provides a transparent and very competitive buying vehicle for all core IT commodity hardware category areas, delivered for the NHS and the wider public sector. This includes consumer-oriented digital workplace devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, printers/scanners and healthcare IT (including workstations, medical carts etc.). It also enables various buying models including salary sacrifice, leasing and device as a service. NHS SBS will use the phrase ‘Digital Workplace: Hardware’ in marketing materials to refer to the framework agreement.
Lot Division
1 | Desktop PCs Products available include desktop computers (including small form factor units, micro units, all-in-one units and thin/zero client devices) plus peripherals (including but not limited to monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets, webcams, HDMI/VDI cables, power cables) where purchased with a desktop unit. Includes options for: warranty, lease, DaaS, deployment services and environmentally friendly ‘green’/sustainable specifications. |
2 | Laptop/Notebook Devices Products available include Laptop computers, notebook devices, ruggedised devices, two-in-one units, thin and lightweight clients plus peripherals (including but not limited to monitors, keyboards, mice, headsets, webcams, HDMI/VDI cables, power cables and docking stations). Includes options for: warranty, lease, DaaS, deployment services and environmentally-friendly/sustainable specifications. |
3 | Mobile Devices (Tablets, Mobile Phones and Wearables) Mobile device products available include Tablet PCs, Slate devices (wraparound, detachable, phablets), and mobile phones (including smartphones, smart watches), plus peripherals including wearable technology where purchased as an accompaniment to a mobile device. Includes options for: warranty, lease, DaaS, deployment services and environmentally-friendly/sustainable specifications. |
4 | Specialist Healthcare Related IT Hardware Products available include (but are not limited to) mobile carts including PC’s, medical workstations and built-in devices, infection control products, mobile clinical assistant devices, for use in point of care and mobile environments plus peripherals including healthcare-customised mobile, body-worn equipment (such as Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) headsets) for medical diagnosis. LCD and HD monitors, large format, multi display mode monitors and displays suitable for end user applications including but not limited to PACS, endoscopy, mammography plus peripherals where purchased with a monitor/display to include wall mounts. Includes options for: warranty, lease, DaaS, deployment services, and environmentally-friendly/sustainable specifications. |
5 | Printers/Scanners Products available include (but are not limited to) office and medical prescription printers, 3D printers, medical grade printers, asset scanners, barcode scanners plus peripherals when purchased together. Peripherals include but are not limited to ink/toner, barcode printer labels, patient wristbands, replacement batteries, and asset and barcode scanning software. Includes options for: warranty, lease, deployment services, and environmentally-friendly/sustainable specifications. |
6 | One Stop Shop A selection of IT hardware and service packaged together including at least 2 of the following categories: Desktop PCs (or peripherals such as monitors), laptop/notebook devices, mobile devices, (inc. tablets, mobile phones and wearables), specialist healthcare related IT hardware (inc. Clinical monitors, medical displays), environmentally-friendly sustainable IT hardware, printers/scanners (inc. asset scanners), and deployment services. |
Award Detail
1 | CDW (London)
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2 | Computacenter (Hatfield)
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3 | Dell Corporation (Bracknell)
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4 | Getech (Ipswich)
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5 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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6 | Punch Technology (Liverpool)
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7 | Softcat (Marlow)
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8 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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9 | Stone Computers (Stafford)
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10 | XMA (Nottingham)
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11 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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12 | Ricoh (Northampton)
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13 | Dell Corporation (Bracknell)
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14 | Getech (Ipswich)
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15 | XMA (Nottingham)
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16 | CDW (London)
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17 | Softcat (Marlow)
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18 | Information Data & Network Supplies (Bolton)
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19 | Stone Computers (Stafford)
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20 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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21 | Academia (Enfield)
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22 | Information Data & Networking Supplies (Bolton)
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23 | XMA (Nottingham)
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24 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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25 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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26 | CDW (London)
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27 | Stone Computers (Stafford)
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28 | Bytes Software Services (Leatherhead)
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29 | Softcat (Marlow)
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30 | Getech (Ipswich)
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31 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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32 | CDW (London)
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33 | Parity Computers (Liverpool)
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34 | Stone Computers (Stafford)
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35 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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36 | XMA (Nottingham)
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37 | Softcat (Marlow)
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38 | Dell Corporation (Bracknell)
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39 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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40 | Softcat (Marlow)
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41 | XMA (Nottingham)
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42 | Ricoh (Northampton)
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43 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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44 | Insight Systems (Wrotham)
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45 | Bytes Software Services (Leatherhead)
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46 | Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems (Leeds)
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47 | CCS Media (Nottingham)
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48 | Mti Technology (Edinburgh)
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49 | Insight Direct (Sheffield)
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50 | XMA (Nottingham)
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51 | CDW (London)
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52 | Getech (Ipswich)
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53 | Specialist Computer Centres (Birmingham)
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54 | Stone Computers (Stafford)
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55 | Softcat (Marlow)
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56 | Dell Corporation (Bracknell)
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57 | Bytes Software Services (Leatherhead)
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Award Criteria
Generic | 40.0 |
Lot specific | 30.0 |
PRICE | 30.0 |
CPV Codes
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30216100 - Optical readers
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30231300 - Display screens
- 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
- 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 32323000 - Video monitors
- 32323100 - Colour video monitors
- 32351200 - Screens
- 39134000 - Computer furniture
- 48624000 - Personal computer (PC) operating system software package
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50324000 - Support services of personal computers
- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 51611000 - Installation services of computers
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment
- 72510000 - Computer-related management services
- 72610000 - Computer support services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
- 33111200 - X-ray workstations
- 33111600 - Radiography devices
- 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 30232150 - Inkjet printers
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
NHS SBS and NOE CPC working jointly together seek to establish a framework agreement for Link 3 IT and hardware and services. The resulting framework agreement shall be jointly awarded, owned and managed by NHS SBS and NOE CPC. North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (‘NOE CPC’) are part of Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, 2150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8ZB. Name and addresses Official name: North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) (hosted by and acting through Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) Postal address: Don Valley House, Savile Street East Town: Sheffield NUTS code: UK United Kingdom Postal code: S4 7UQ Country: United Kingdom E-mail: procurement@noecpc.nhs.uk Internet address(es): main address: https://noecpc.nhs.uk Both parties shall be able to utilise this framework agreement and make it available for use by other public sector organisations for the duration of the agreement. The contract is awarded by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) acting for itself and as an agent for and on behalf of North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) and other Approved Organisations. … The framework has been developed in partnership with NoE CPC and will be for the benefit, and on behalf, of public sector bodies, details of such bodies can be accessed at: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk/current-members. … The duration referenced in Section II.2.7) is for the placing of orders. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to successful suppliers any business through this framework agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the framework agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. The framework will be for the benefit, and on behalf, of public sector bodies, details of such bodies can be accessed at: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support In addition, if provided for in the contract documents, NHS SBS may extend the scope and benefit of the framework agreement to private sector bodies, subject to the approval of NHS SBS. Whilst NHS SBS is not required by procurement legislation to do so, it has extended the principles of public procurement rules to provide its private sector customers with the best value and open and transparent procurement procedures. The envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement, stated in IV.1.3) is an estimate and is subject to change.
Reference
- OJEU 153289-2021