Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
INOVO, 121 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD
UK
Contact person: Craig Corbett
Telephone: +44 3330041400
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29950
I.1) Name and addresses
CELL AND GENE THERAPY CATAPULT
London
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
NEWPORT
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
LONDON
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
DIGITAL CATAPULT
LONDON
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT
BIRMINGHAM
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT
SOLIHULL
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
CHESHIRE
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKD6
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
DIDCOT
UK
E-mail: procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKJ14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://catapult.org.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Compliance with grant funding agreement
I.5) Main activity
Other: Research & Development
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Information, Communication & Technology Framework -
Reference number: ORE/24/033
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Information, Communication & Technology Framework
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
17 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cabling Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cabling Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Software Licensing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Software Licensing
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
32321200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Cybersecurity Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212130
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cybersecurity Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
2024/S 000-032650
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: ICT Equipment (Hardware & Software)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 23
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 23
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CCS MEDIA LIMITED
Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street
Nottingham
NG16HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1246200200
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ACADEMIA LIMITED
Unit 1 Progression Centre Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate
Hemel Hempstead
HP27DW
UK
Telephone: +44 1992703900
NUTS: UKH23
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOFTCAT PLC
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL71LW
UK
Telephone: +44 1612725766
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BECHTLE LIMITED
128 High Street, Crediton
Devon
EX173LQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1249467900
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOXXE LIMITED
Artemis House, Eboracum Way
York
YO317RE
UK
Telephone: +44 1347812100
NUTS: UKE21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OCF LIMITED
Unit 5, Rotunda Business Centre, Thorncliffe Road
Sheffield
S352PG
UK
Telephone: +44 1142572200
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT227TW
UK
Telephone: +44 1372418500
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Cabling Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ITM COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
41 Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey
Milton Keynes
MK139HA
UK
Telephone: +44 8444823444
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glide Student and Residential Limited
Glide House, Ground Floor, Building 4, Windmill Road
Kenn, North Somerset
BS216UJ
UK
Telephone: +44 33331230115
NUTS: UKK12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AMS SYSTEMS 2012 LTD
14 Kelso Gardens, (The Cabin - Rear Of)
Bedlington
NE225HY
UK
Telephone: +44 1670531333
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OCS TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED / FES Support Services Limited
Forth House, Pirnhall Business Park
Stirling
FK78HW
UK
Telephone: +44 1786819600
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COMVISTA NETWORKS LIMITED
Baird House Newark Road South, Eastfield Industrial Estate
Glenrothes
KY74NS
UK
Telephone: +44 1592210210
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Software Licensing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CCS MEDIA LIMITED
Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street
Nottingham
NG16HH
UK
Telephone: +44 1246200200
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOFTCAT PLC
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL71LW
UK
Telephone: +44 1612725766
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BOXXE LIMITED
Artemis House, Eboracum Way
York
YO317RE
UK
Telephone: +44 1347812100
NUTS: UKE21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT227TW
UK
Telephone: +44 1372418500
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Claranet
17 Slingsby Place
London
WC2E9AB
UK
Telephone: +44 145263127
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phoenix Software
Blenheim House, Pocklington
York
YO421NS
UK
Telephone: +44 1904562200
NUTS: UKE21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harp Visual
C4 Segensworth Business Centre, Segensworth
Portsmouth
PO155RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1329844005
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Audio Visual & Associated Services (Supply, Installation & Support)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 13
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 13
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harp Visual
C4 Segensworth Business Centre, Segensworth
Portsmouth
PO155RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1329844005
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OCS TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED / FES Support Services Limited
Forth House, Pirnhall Business Park
Stirling
FK78HW
UK
Telephone: +44 1786819600
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NEWLAND MEDIA LIMITED
31 Atley Business Park Atley Way, North Nelson Ind Est
Cramlington
NE231WP
UK
Telephone: +44 1670714416
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Cybersecurity Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/01/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOFTCAT PLC
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane
Marlow
SL71LW
UK
Telephone: +44 1612725766
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT227TW
UK
Telephone: +44 1372418500
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LOGICALIS UK LIMITED
Building 8, Ground Floor Foundation Park, Roxborough Way
Maidenhead
SL63UD
UK
Telephone: +44 1753777200
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
3B DATA SECURITY LTD
Level 1 Brockbourne House 77 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN48BS
UK
Telephone: +44 1223298333
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Contract Awards made under the terms of this ICT Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (“ERDF”) and / or through the Welsh Government. They also may be co-financed through the Swansea Bay City Deal.
(WA Ref:161239)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, all appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
As the UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures in public procurement competitions, any challenges will be dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2026