Servers, Storage and Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA)

1) SUPC intends to conduct Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") with the market through this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice with a view to sharing information and seeking input from the market to inform and shape current thinking and assist SUPC in its procurement plans and approach for the new Framework Agreement. 2) In addition, SUPC is providing potential suppliers the opportunity to review an Outline Specification for the new Framework Agreement via a PME Questionnaire. Questionnaires should be returned by midday on 26 March 2026 in order that we can consider comments in advance of any formal procurement processes. These documents can be accessed on SUPCs Mercell eSourcing Portal in accordance with the instructions below and completed questionnaires must be returned via the eSourcing Portal. 3) Respondents can indicate within the questionnaire if they are open to a follow up meeting. Please note that due to time and resource constraints, it may not be possible for SUPC to meet with all interested suppliers. Further information can be found in the PME Questionnaire. 4) In addition to the above, a separate questionnaire will be issued to existing Framework Suppliers seeking feedback on the current frameworks and their use by Members. 5) Please be advised that the estimated value of this requirement cannot be derived until the completion of the Preliminary Market Engagement activities. Accordingly, the estimated total value above is indicative only. The main category is currently envisaged to be Goods, however this also cannot be finalised until completion of the PME activities. 6) Interested organisations should note that the procurement strategy, lotting, timetable and commercial model have not been finalised at this stage. SUPC will collate and analyse the responses received. Responses may be used to develop and scope the procurement strategy, commercial model, process and specification including lotting. SUPC will make a final decision on the procurement strategy, commercial model, lots and content of the procurement documentation, having considered feedback. SUPC reserves the right to divide the scope into different lots for bidding purposes and/or carve out some elements of the scope and procure these separately. 7) Disclaimer. This Preliminary Market Engagement is intended solely to gather market insights and inform future scoping for the potential framework. It does not represent a solicitation, request for proposal, or commitment to proceed with any procurement process. No contractual or financial obligations arise from participation in this engagement. All decisions remain subject to internal approvals and applicable policies. Non-Commitment: This is not a tender and does not guarantee a future procurement. No Advantage/Disadvantage: Engagement (or lack of) does not influence any subsequent tender evaluation. Engagement also does not guarantee participation in the procurement process. Accuracy Liability: The information provided is for Market Research only. Rights Reserved: SUPC reserve the right to change the process or abandon the procurement altogether, should they wish to. 8) To access this Preliminary Market Engagement opportunity, please click on the following link. https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102939&TID=100108146&B= Alternatively, please click on https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC and on the left click on 'Current tender opportunities'. The resulting opportunities will be listed below. From the list, click on the Framework name, this will open the PME opportunity. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the PME documentation and being able to submit your response. Please click on https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=SUPC and in the centre of the screen click on 'New supplier registration'. Please contact [email protected] in the event that you experience any issues with registering or accessing this opportunity on the Portal.

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