Link 2: IT Hardware and Services

Framework Agreement Description

The link 2 framework provides IT hardware and IT services to the NHS and wider public sector organisations. This framework for IT hardware products includes laptops, tablets, printers as well as deployment services and warranty services. Also included in this IT framework is specialist clinical IT hardware, green IT specialist healthcare related IT hardware, medical grade monitors, plus office and medical prescription printers.

Framework Agreement Information

Link 2: IT Hardware and Services [478KB]

When does it start?
13 December 2016 until 12 December 2020

Who can take advantage?
All NHS SBS Approved Organisations

What does it cover?
PC/Client hardware:
• Laptops
• Tablets
• Specialist clinical IT hardware
• Printers
• Green IT
• Deployment services
• Medical grade monitors
• Third-party warranty provision
• One-stop shop

Why should I use it?
• COMPETITIVE PRICING
Supplier range ensures Trusts are supplied with IT solutions tailored to their needs and competitive pricing.
• RATIONALISATION OF MARKET
No need for Trusts to run their own tendering process.
• COST SAVINGS
By adopting a collaborative approach this enables lower pricing and cost-savings; by sharing the costs of programme management and procurement support.

• MINI-COMPETITION
Trusts are available to conduct a direct call off or undertake a mini-competition.
• UPGRADES
Upgrade of specifications over life-span of agreement.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
The framework provides assurance of supply for all IT hardware covered under the agreement and is fully OJEU compliant.

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Supplier Details

Lot	Description	Suppliers
Lot 1	Desktops	Centerprise, Dell, HP, Softcat, SCC, Stone, XMA
Lot 2	Laptops	Centerprise, Dell, HP, Insight Direct, Softcat, SCC, Stone, XMA
Lot 3	Tablets, Slate Computers	Centerprise, Dell, Insight Direct, Softcat, Software Box, Stone, XMA
Lot 4	Specialist Healthcare Related IT Hardware	Centerprise, Insight Direct, Parity Computers, Softcat, SCC
Lot 5	Clinical Monitors, Medical Displays	Dell, Parity Computers, Softcat, SCC, Stone
Lot 6	"Green" Sustainably Sourced IT Hardware	HP, Stone, XMA
Lot 7	Printers, Scanners, Asset Scanners	Centerprise, Insight Direct, HP, Softcat, SCC, Stone, XMA
Lot 8	Deployment Services	Centerprise, Softcat, SCC, Stone, XMA
Lot 9	Third Party warranty providers	Dacoll, Esteem Systems, Insight Direct, Softcat, XMA
Lot 10	One Stop Shop	HP, Insight Direct, Softcat, SCC, Stone

Related Frameworks

You might also be interested to find out more about our related frameworks:

Digital Workplace Solutions

Link: IT Solutions (Networks, Software, Hardware & IT Services)

Healthcare Clinical Information Systems

Medicines Management Prescribing Decision Support Systems 2

Framework Contact Info Telephone

E: NSBS.contractenquiries@nhs.net

For more framework agreements see our Framework Agreements Portfolio [577KB]