Open870 days left · closes 11:59pm, Thursday 15 February 2029

Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · Central government

In brief

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service is looking for suppliers for computer hardware and construction work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £650,000,000 excluding VAT.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Thursday 15 February 2029.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
11:59pm, Thursday 15 February 2029

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for computer hardware contracts across the UK (from 92 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) set up a dynamic purchasing system for a period of 48 months and invited bidders to request to participate for the Spark — The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS. This DPS provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of innovative technology products and services. The four (4) distinct elements of the DPS service filters are subject/problem area, delivery method (technology type), geographical location and security level. Appointed Suppliers will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This notice is to advise this DPS has been extended until 15/02/2029 based on current spend profiling there is no need to increase the total value.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
  3. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Thursday 15 February 2029. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 014316-2026

About the buyer

  1. Network Services 4

    Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestSecurity, Construction

    Closing soon3 days left11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  2. Committee Livestreaming

    Dumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandComputer hardware

    Open8 days leftLow competition

    £376kestimated
  3. PfH Materials Supply Framework

    Procurement for HousingUK-wideSecurity, Construction

    Open10 days left16 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.54bnframework ceiling
  4. PfH Materials Supply Framework

    Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland)UK-wideSecurity, Construction

    Open10 days left16 lotsFramework

    £1.54bnframework ceiling
  5. ICT Managed Service Partner

    Mosaic Schools Learning TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestComputer hardware, IT services and software

    Open10 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £3mestimated

From notice 014316-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.