Tech Devices - Link 4

Concepts

• sheffield
• hemel hempstead
• computer equipment
• radiography devices
• devices
• tech
• data processing machines
• computer hardware
• computer screens and consoles
• peripheral equipment

Location

SHEFFIELD

Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) and North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS and NOE CPC authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS and NOE CPC are working in collaboration with each other and intend to put in place a replacement Framework Agreement for the provision of Tech Devices - Link 4 and related Goods and Services to be used by Approved Organisations. The resulting framework will replace the existing IT Hardware and Services framework (Link3) / Digital Workplace: Hardware (Link3) Approved Organisation list can be found on: NHS SBS - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/supplier-information/framework-agreements/ NOE CPC - https://www.noecpc.nhs.uk We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. NHS SBS and NOE CPC are consulting on the proposed tender for the provision of IT Hardware and associated services to support the procurement requirements of the NHS and wider public sector organisations. To help define and develop our procurement strategy and help in the development of our service specification to meet the needs of our customers, NHS SBS and NOE CPC are engaging with potential providers prior to the release of any official tender documents in Contracts Finder and Find a Tender service portal. The aim of this PIN and Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire is to notify the market of our future plans, to gauge interest in this opportunity and obtain feedback from providers of IT Hardware and Associated Services, including but not limited to Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Mobile Phones, Printers, Scanners, Specialist Healthcare related IT products and Refurbished / Remanufactured Devices. The proposed Lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Tech Devices, Peripherals and Associated Services Lot 2 - Specialist Healthcare Related IT Hardware Lot 3 - Printing & Scanning Devices Lot 4 - Refurbished / Remanufactured Devices The framework agreement will be open to NHS bodies as well as the wider public sector.

Lot Division

CPV Codes

• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
• 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
• 30232000 - Peripheral equipment
• 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
• 30237000 - Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
• 32250000 - Mobile telephones
• 32323000 - Video monitors
• 32351200 - Screens
• 39134000 - Computer furniture
• 48624000 - Personal computer (PC) operating system software package
• 50324000 - Support services of personal computers
• 51611100 - Hardware installation services
• 51612000 - Installation services of information-processing equipment
• 72510000 - Computer-related management services
• 72610000 - Computer support services
• 30231300 - Display screens
• 30231320 - Touch screen monitors
• 30237200 - Computer accessories
• 30237300 - Computer supplies
• 32323100 - Colour video monitors
• 33111200 - X-ray workstations
• 33111600 - Radiography devices
• 33197000 - Medical computer equipment
• 30216100 - Optical readers
• 30216110 - Scanners for computer use
• 30232100 - Printers and plotters
• 30232110 - Laser printers
• 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
• 30232150 - Inkjet printers
• 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Indicators

Other Information

Please note that this a Prior Information Notice, and therefore NHS SBS and NOE CPC reserve the right to amend or alter the scope and lot structure according to further market research. NHS SBS and NOE CPC also reserve the right to not publish a corresponding contract notice should the procurement not proceed further. NHS SBS and NOE CPC have asked suppliers to complete a short Questionnaire as part of our research into this marketplace. Please note however that suppliers are not mandated to complete this questionnaire in order to bid for or obtain a place on the framework. Suppliers can download the questionnaire via Atamis. The completed responses must be returned via Atamis by no later than 12:00 noon, Monday 3rd June 2024. The value provided in Section II 1.5) is 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. Please see further information regarding this market engagement exercise in section VI.2 of this PIN Notice. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Please see the link at section II.1.4) above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the Atamis RFI. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the IT Hardware and associated services marketplace. If you wish to participate, please complete and return the RFI (Request for Information) that can be accessed at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Atamis project reference: C261878 Tech Devices - LINK4 Please submit your return via the Atamis e-tendering portal. NHS SBS and NOE CPC reserve the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS and NOE CPC are not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS and NOE CPC reserve the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS and NOE CPC will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is Atamis. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so. The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value contract notice. The value in II.1.5 is an indicative value over the duration of the framework, 24 months with the options to extend for period(s) up to 24 months.