United Kingdom-Edinburgh: National Web Based and Proprietary and Thin Client Device Frameworks

Type of document: Pre-information procedures
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2019/S 074-174582/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Supplies

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Scottish Government
Postal address: Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive
Town: Edinburgh
Postal code: EH11 3XD
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1312448121
Email: sarah.hamilton@gov.scot
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Address of the buyer profile:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.1.1) Title: National Web Based and Proprietary and Thin Client Device Frameworks
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 30200000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Supplies
II.1.4) Short Description:
Provision of web based and propriety and thin client devices to the scottish public sector.
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description:
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 72500000
Main CPV code: 30200000
Main CPV code: 30237000
Main CPV code: 30214000
Main CPV code: 30213100
Main CPV code: 30213300
Main CPV code: 30231000
Main CPV code: 30213200
Main CPV code: 30231100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Scottish Procurement will soon be tendering for the re-let of the 2 separate collaborative IT Hardware agreements:
1) Web based and propriety client device framework; and
2) Thin client device framework.
These current Framework Agreements are due to expire in November 2019. Work has already commenced in developing the procurement strategy options including canvassing of stakeholders views and this PIN and enclosed RFI (see VI.3) seeks to formally commence market consultation.
The Web based and proprietary client device framework scope will include but will not be limited to:
— a range of web based client devices along with a range of proprietary client devices. This framework will also include a range of accessories and all services associated with the deployment of the devices.
The Thin client device framework scope will include but will not be limited to:
— a range of thin client devices and operating systems. This will also include a range of accessories and all services associated with the deployment of the devices.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2019-05-20
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: yes
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.3) Additional information:
This PIN is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. This PIN and enclosed Request for Information (RFI) is aimed at collating those views from the market participants. This information may be utilised in developing the procurement strategy to help deliver arrangements for these client device requirements.
Any collaborative arrangements would be on behalf of the whole of the Scottish public sector including the third sector and would be in support of the Scottish Government’s refreshed digital strategy “Realising Scotland’s full potential in a digital world: A Digital Strategy for Scotland”.
Views/comments are encouraged from suppliers interested in participating, particularly in regard to the technology, community benefits, commercials and sustainability. Suppliers should read and complete the attached RFI document. Please send your RFI response (preferably in Word format) to both Karen.Pow@gov.scot and Sarah.Hamilton@gov.scot by Tuesday 30.4.2019.
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website at
(SC Ref:558346)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2019-04-10