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Open tender · Notice 098209-2026

IT Hardware Reseller Framework

National Grid UK Limited

Value
£100m
Closes
9 Nov 2026 (1 days)
Where
London
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

National Grid UK Limited is setting up a framework (a list of approved suppliers it can call on) for IT hardware and related services across the UK, including network equipment, cyber security equipment, servers, licensing, warranty and technical support. A place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work; the UK framework is estimated at £100,000,000 and runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030.

Good fit for: Large IT hardware resellers able to supply major manufacturers' equipment and support services across the UK.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Multi-stage selection with minimum requirements check pre-requisites for participation and minimum requirements assessment (Phase 1) , (2) detailed qualification, (3) shortlisting for the Invitation to Tender (RFP) stage
  • Only a few suppliers will be appointed A limited number of reseller partners will be appointed to supply leading OEM technologies
  • Negotiation or down-selection of bidders after tender negotiation and/or down-selection of bidders, and (6) contract award

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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 …

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

forms.cloud.microsoft (linked from the notice).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 16 Oct 2026.

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