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IT Hardware Reseller Framework

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

Open Interest closes in 23 days

Key facts

Deadline to express interest or request to participate
Monday 9 November 2026, 10:00 (UK time) Interest closes in 23 days
Buyer's estimated value
£100,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored
  • Commercial & Compliance 25% : It will cover both Cost and Price.
  • OEM Coverage and partner status 15%
  • Account Management and Governance 15%
  • Life Cycle/Asset Management 15%
  • Technical Capability & Pre-sales 10%
  • Supply Chain & Fulfillment 18%
  • Sustainability 2%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2030. Extensions: Contract will initially run on a 3 year term + a single 2 year term extension with additional 1 year increments up to a maximum of 8 years, at National Grid's discretion.
How to submit
Tender responses must be submitted via SAP Ariba. Suppliers will need to register on the platform in order to participate in the procurement process. Ariba registration must be completed by 19 October 2026. If you have not already done so in response to the Planned Procurement Notice, please comple… Open forms.cloud.microsoft ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Restrictions and fees
Participation fee: No fees for participation.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • Hello, Please note that the following changes have been made to this existing IT Hardware Reseller Tender Notice. - Competitive flexible procedure description: updated to clarify the process of the tender. - Procurement reference: Added - Procurement description: updated to provide an enhanced understanding of the tender. - Description of extensions: updated to provide clarity - Deadline for requests to participate: updated to 09th November 2026, 10:00am. - Submission address and any special in…
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

National Grid is establishing a Hardware Reseller Framework to provide a strategic, value-driven route to market for the procurement of IT hardware and associated services across its UK and US businesses. The framework will cover requirements including but not limited to network infrastructure, cyber security equipment, servers, device licensing, warranty and lifecycle management, technical support, and related value-added services. A limited number of reseller partners will be appointed to supply leading OEM technologies and deliver competitive commercial offerings, supply chain resilience, asset visibility, governance, sustainability benefits, and scalable support for National Grid's evolving technology estate. This procurement is being conducted as a multi-stage competitive process under PA23 and is expected to comprise: (1) pre-requisites for participation and minimum requirements assessment (Phase 1) , (2) detailed qualification, (3) shortlisting for the Invitation to Tender (RFP) stage, (4) tender evaluation, (5) negotiation and/or down-selection of bidders, and (6) contract award. National Grid reserves the right to refine evaluation criteria and methodologies during the procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the principles set out within the procurement documentation. Whilst the procurement is being managed as a single exercise covering both UK and US requirements, any resulting arrangements will be awarded through separate UK and US framework agreements. The indicative value of the US opportunity is approximately an additional £100 million over the maximum eight-year term. This value is provided for transparency only, is separate from the UK framework value stated in this notice, and does not constitute a commitment or guarantee of expenditure.

Changes detected

  • 16 Oct 2026: Closing date changed from 19 Oct 2026 12:00 to 9 Nov 2026 10:00