Halton Housing IT Hardware Supply Framework

Description

Halton Housing (HH) is seeking bids to establish a framework of suppliers to supply IT hardware. Products will generally need to be delivered to the HH office at Waterfront Point, Warrington Rd, Widnes, WA8 0TD, but deliveries may also be required wherever HH has an operational requirement (UK mainland only). Purchases made under the framework will mainly be for end user IT hardware and peripheral IT items which are expected to include, but not be limited to; tablets, laptops, mobile/smart phones, desktop computers, monitors, projectors, TVs, thin clients, mice, cables and keyboards. From time to time, HH may also purchase any other IT hardware items under the framework that may be needed to meet the needs of the organisation (e.g. interactive audio-visual equipment). The outcome of the tender process will be a 4-year framework agreement expected to commence from August 2022. It is envisaged that the final framework will be awarded to approximately 3 suppliers. Lot 1: Purchases made under the framework will mainly be for end user IT hardware and peripheral IT items which are expected to include, but not be limited to; tablets, laptops, mobile/smart phones, desktop computers, monitors, projectors, TVs, thin clients, mice, cables and keyboards. From time to time, HH may also purchase any other IT hardware items under the framework that may be needed to meet the needs of the organisation (e.g. interactive audio-visual equipment). Successful framework suppliers must be able to supply a comprehensive range of up to date tablets, smart phones, laptops and desktop computers that come pre-installed with and run the following as their primary operating systems: Apple iOS (iOS 15.4.1 or higher on both phones and tablets) Android OS (Android 12 or higher on both phones and tablets) Mac OS (macOS Monterey 12.3.1 or higher) Microsoft Windows (Windows 11 or higher) Chrome OSWhilst the framework will primarily be used for the purchase and delivery of IT hardware, auxiliary services associated with the provision of IT hardware may also be purchased under the framework. These services may include, but not be limited to; hardware installation, configuration, repairs and recycling. From time to time, HH may also purchase operating system software and licenses from successful suppliers under the framework. The estimated value over the total framework duration is anticipated to be approximately £280,000 excluding VAT, however this is an estimate only. This is for information only, and no guarantees are given, nor are implied as to the value or quantity of business that will be placed with successful bidders. HH accepts no liability for any inaccuracies in the estimates provided. HH reserves the right to vary the volume of orders during the life of the framework. Award of a position on this framework to any supplier does not guarantee any contracts/orders will be awarded to that supplier.