Award

Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 11:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of laptops, under the tender title "Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4". This procurement, focused on portable computers, falls under the industry category of "goods" and involved the selective procurement method, utilising a framework agreement approach. The laptops, which include advanced specifications and warranties, are set to be delivered to Southend-on-Sea, with the contractual activities commencing on 27th March 2026 and concluding by 26th March 2029. The process reached the award stage on 10th April 2026, with a contract value of GBP 134,992.01.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing high-tech products and technical computer support services. The framework agreement favours responsive and competitive suppliers capable of meeting stringent product specifications and service standards. Companies that are well-versed in engaging with public sector frameworks, and who have robust distribution and technical support capabilities, would be positioned strongly to bid in similar future procurements initiated by local councils like Southend-on-Sea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking to procure laptops. This procurement was intended as a one-off to allow the replacement of laptops that were deemed unrepairable or found to be lost or stolen. 115x HP ProBook 4 G1iR, Intel Core 5, 35.6 cm (14"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, 24 GB, 256 GB, Windows 11 Pro + 3 Year Premium Onsite Support + 3 Year Accidental Damage Protection warranties. The Supplier has been placed the order using pricing via CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services (TPAS) 2 framework, Lot 4: Information Assured Technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9c7f5f-14dc-40a0-a58f-902f1a50f1f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,992 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,493 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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