Supplies - 196685-2019

29/04/2019    S83

United Kingdom-Norwich: Computer equipment and supplies

2019/S 083-196685

Contract notice

Supplies

Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)Name and addresses
Official name: The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Postal address: Rosebery Court, St Andrews Business Park
Town: Norwich
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Postal code: NR7 0HS
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 3450103503
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/ccs
Address of the buyer profile: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
I.2)Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the abovementioned address
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5)Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)Title:

Technology Products and Associated Services

Reference number: RM6068
II.1.2)Main CPV code
30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
II.1.3)Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4)Short description:

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Pan-Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for the supply of commodity technology goods and associated services for use by UK public sector. There are four (4) lots in total, for the detailed description please refer to the Specification (Framework Schedule 1).

The agreement will facilitate the purchase of technology hardware, software and associated services. Associated services are summarised below (note — associated services can only be ordered with goods).

— end user support,

— service desk,

— integration,

— system installation,

— project management,

— training,

— leasing (hire of goods),

— security management,

— hardware asset management,

— software asset management,

— network infrastructure management service,

— device as a service,

— escrow.

There will be a separate procurement for Technology Products Online Purchasing Content (RM6147)

II.1.5)Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 6 500 000 000.00 GBP
II.1.6)Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

If during standstill we receive a substantive challenge to our decision to award and the challenge is for a certain lot, we reserve the right, to conclude a framework agreement with successful bidders for the lot(s) that have not been challenged.

II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

Hardware and Software and Associated Services

Lot No: 1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30100000 Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)
30213000 Personal computers
30213200 Tablet computer
30213300 Desktop computer
30215000 Microcomputer hardware
30230000 Computer-related equipment
30231000 Computer screens and consoles
30232000 Peripheral equipment
30233000 Media storage and reader devices
30234000 Storage media
30236000 Miscellaneous computer equipment
30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
30237300 Computer supplies
31154000 Uninterruptible power supplies
31300000 Insulated wire and cable
32232000 Video-conferencing equipment
32250000 Mobile telephones
32260000 Data-transmission equipment
32270000 Digital transmission apparatus
32420000 Network equipment
32421000 Network cabling
32422000 Network components
32423000 Network hubs
32424000 Network infrastructure
32425000 Network operating system
32427000 Network system
34421000 Motor scooters
48000000 Software package and information systems
48100000 Industry specific software package
48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48210000 Networking software package
48220000 Internet and intranet software package
48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000 Communication and multimedia software package
48600000 Database and operating software package
48700000 Software package utilities
48730000 Security software package
48731000 File security software package
48732000 Data security software package
48800000 Information systems and servers
48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50312000 Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
50320000 Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
51000000 Installation services (except software)
51600000 Installation services of computers and office equipment
51610000 Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 Hardware consultancy services
72200000 Software programming and consultancy services
72210000 Programming services of packaged software products
72212732 Data security software development services
72500000 Computer-related services
72800000 Computer audit and testing services
72900000 Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
80533000 Computer-user familiarisation and training services
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

This lot is aimed at Suppliers with the capability of providing hardware, software and services.

This lot is for the provision of combined requirements:

— hardware and software and/or

— hardware and software and associated services.

For a detailed description of the requirements please refer to the Specification (Framework Schedule 1).

II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

Hardware and Associated Services

Lot No: 2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30100000 Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)
30213000 Personal computers
30213100 Portable computers
30213200 Tablet computer
30213300 Desktop computer
30215000 Microcomputer hardware
30230000 Computer-related equipment
30231000 Computer screens and consoles
30232000 Peripheral equipment
30233000 Media storage and reader devices
30234000 Storage media
30236000 Miscellaneous computer equipment
30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
30237300 Computer supplies
31154000 Uninterruptible power supplies
31300000 Insulated wire and cable
32232000 Video-conferencing equipment
32250000 Mobile telephones
32260000 Data-transmission equipment
32270000 Digital transmission apparatus
32351000 Accessories for sound and video equipment
32420000 Network equipment
32421000 Network cabling
32422000 Network components
32423000 Network hubs
32424000 Network infrastructure
32425000 Network operating system
32427000 Network system
34421000 Motor scooters
50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50312000 Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
50320000 Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
51000000 Installation services (except software)
51600000 Installation services of computers and office equipment
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 Hardware consultancy services
72500000 Computer-related services
72800000 Computer audit and testing services
72900000 Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
80533000 Computer-user familiarisation and training services
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

This lot is aimed at Suppliers who have the capability to provide hardware requirements, including, but not limited to; end user devices, infrastructure hardware, consumables and peripheral equipment with Associated Services.

Suppliers will have the ability to provide extended product warranties; support; upgrade and maintenance services associated with products purchased; hardware configuration; imaging devices (utilising Buyer’ pre-owned or separately procured software licences where applicable); delivery to desk/server room; installation; consignment stocking and deliveries as required; project management of implementations e.g. estate refreshes; provision of management information reports to Buyers; technical support; on-site warranty repairs (as required); and loaning test devices.

For a detailed description of the requirements please refer to the Specification (Framework Schedule 1).

II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

Software and Associated Services

Lot No: 3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
48000000 Software package and information systems
48100000 Industry specific software package
48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48210000 Networking software package
48220000 Internet and intranet software package
48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000 Communication and multimedia software package
48600000 Database and operating software package
48700000 Software package utilities
48730000 Security software package
48731000 File security software package
48732000 Data security software package
48800000 Information systems and servers
48900000 Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72200000 Software programming and consultancy services
72210000 Programming services of packaged software products
72212732 Data security software development services
72300000 Data services
72500000 Computer-related services
72800000 Computer audit and testing services
72900000 Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
80533000 Computer-user familiarisation and training services
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

This lot is aimed at Suppliers for software, who have the capability to supply a full range of commercial and Open Source commodity off-the-shelf software, software licenses and associated commoditised software services.

Suppliers will have the ability to provide (not limited to) warranties; including but not limited to; extended product warranties; repairs and bug fix warranties in addition to that, the Supplier shall manage such product returns and replacements as appropriate. This includes third party relationship management across the provision of such warranties.

For a detailed description of the requirements please refer to the Specification (Framework Schedule 1).

II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information
II.2)Description
II.2.1)Title:

Information Assured Products and Associated Services

Lot No: 4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
30000000 Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30100000 Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
30191400 Shredders
30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)
30213000 Personal computers
30213200 Tablet computer
30213300 Desktop computer
30215000 Microcomputer hardware
30230000 Computer-related equipment
30231000 Computer screens and consoles
30232000 Peripheral equipment
30233000 Media storage and reader devices
30234000 Storage media
30236000 Miscellaneous computer equipment
30237000 Parts, accessories and supplies for computers
30237300 Computer supplies
31154000 Uninterruptible power supplies
31300000 Insulated wire and cable
32231000 Closed-circuit television apparatus
32232000 Video-conferencing equipment
32234000 Closed-circuit television cameras
32235000 Closed-circuit surveillance system
32260000 Data-transmission equipment
32270000 Digital transmission apparatus
32300000 Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
32320000 Television and audio-visual equipment
32333000 Video recording or reproducing apparatus
32341000 Microphones
32342000 Loudspeakers
32343000 Amplifiers
32351000 Accessories for sound and video equipment
32420000 Network equipment
32421000 Network cabling
32423000 Network hubs
32424000 Network infrastructure
32425000 Network operating system
32427000 Network system
34421000 Motor scooters
35700000 Military electronic systems
35710000 Command, control, communication and computer systems
38653400 Projection screens
48000000 Software package and information systems
48100000 Industry specific software package
48120000 Flight control software package
48130000 Aviation ground support and test software package
48200000 Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000 Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000 Communication and multimedia software package
48600000 Database and operating software package
48700000 Software package utilities
48730000 Security software package
48731000 File security software package
48732000 Data security software package
48800000 Information systems and servers
50300000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
50312000 Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
50320000 Repair and maintenance services of personal computers
51000000 Installation services (except software)
51310000 Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
51600000 Installation services of computers and office equipment
51610000 Installation services of computers and information-processing equipment
72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72100000 Hardware consultancy services
72200000 Software programming and consultancy services
72210000 Programming services of packaged software products
72212732 Data security software development services
72212900 Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
72300000 Data services
72800000 Computer audit and testing services
72900000 Computer back-up and catalogue conversion services
80533000 Computer-user familiarisation and training services
II.2.3)Place of performance
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:

This lot is aimed at Suppliers of commoditised IT products and solutions that are capable of meeting specific protective, information assurance requirements.

Suppliers will be able to provide a range of associated services.

For a detailed description of the requirements please refer to the Specification (Framework Schedule 1).

II.2.5)Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.2.10)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)Conditions for participation
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:

Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the Directive) on the basis of information provided in response to the bid pack..

III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:

Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the Directive) on the basis of information provided in response to the bid pack..

III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:

Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the 2015 Public Contract Regulations (implementing the Directive) on the basis of information provided in response to the bid pack.

In accordance with PPN04-15 (Taking Account of Suppliers’ Past Performance) the Contracting Authority will also assess whether this selection criterion is met on request from the framework agreement user prior to the proposed conclusion of a call-off contract with a value of 20 000 000 GBP or greater (excluding VAT). Failure to meet the selection criterion set will render the supplier ineligible for that call-off contract. This applies to Lots 1 and 3 only.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2)Administrative information
IV.2.1)Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 132-300038
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 03/06/2019
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.3)Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
English
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 23/10/2019
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Date: 03/06/2019
Local time: 15:01
Place:

Electronically, via web-based portal.

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)Additional information:

The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this framework.

The duration of the framework agreement will be a maximum of 4 years, with the first term being 2 years, with a further possible extension of 2 (two) 1-year periods.

The framework agreement will utilise the Public Sector Contract. The core terms of the Public Sector Contract can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-public-sector-contract-core-terms

All schedules and specific documentation related to this procurement will be included within the bid pack at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk

where access is unrestricted and free of charge.

Electronic auctions may form part of any further competition process under this framework agreement.

As part of this Contract Notice the following documents can be accessed at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee76a0ac-54a7-4e80-9fe1-e703cd471e01

1) Contract notice transparency information for the agreement;

2) Contract notice authorised customer List;

3) Rights reserved for CCS Framework;

4) Lot structure and number of awards (if applicable)

Registering for access:

This procurement will be managed electronically via the BravoSolution eSourcing tool. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with potential providers. If you have recently registered on the BravoSolution portal for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal.

To register, you will need to:

1) Go to the URL: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk

2) Select the link “I am a new supplier user”;

3) Read and agree to the portal user agreement;

4) Complete the registration form, providing information including:

— the full legal name of your organisation,

— your company registration number,

— your DUNS number — a unique nine-digit number provided to organisations free of charge by Dun and Bradstreet,

— user and contact details.

Once you have registered on the BravoSolution eSourcing tool, you will be able to express your interest in this specific procurement. Your registered user will receive a notification e-mail to alert them once this has been done.

Note: If you require additional users from your organisation to see the Invitation to Tender ITT, DO NOT repeat the above process as this will create a new separate organisation account; instead the registered user can add additional users to the existing supplier organisation account via “User Management” > “Manage Users” > “Users” > “Create”.

Expressing an interest:

To express your interest in this procurement:

1) Login to the BravoSolution eSourcing Suite portal: https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk

2) On the dashboard select the link ITTs Open to All Suppliers;

3) On the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” webpage you will see one or more procurements listed, click on the procurement name you wish to access;

4) Click on Express Interest at the top of the next screen;

5) You can now access the published documents in the BravoSolution portal.

For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help-desk operated by BravoSolution by email at help@bravosolution.co.uk or call 0800 069 8630.

VI.4)Procedures for review
VI.4.1)Review body
Official name: Crown Commercial Service
Postal address: Rosebery Court, St Andrews Business Park
Town: Norwich
Postal code: NR7 0HS
Country: United Kingdom
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 3450103503
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
24/04/2019