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GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase" under the industry category of "Portable computers." This contract entails the purchase of desktops and laptops for the council and related organisations in the East of England, United Kingdom, supporting hybrid working and replacing old devices. The procurement was conducted through a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services framework. The contract was awarded to Bechtle Limited, commencing on 5 March 2025 and concluding on 2 March 2026, with a value of £576,235.10. The most recent update to this award was published on 14 August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities, especially for businesses involved in the supply of technology products and associated services. With a contract value exceeding half a million pounds, companies specialising in portable computer hardware can explore such tender opportunities to expand their business reach. While the tender process has been completed, understanding the procurement methods and strategic partnerships like CCS frameworks can be crucial for SMEs and other enterprises planning to compete in future opportunities within public sector technology procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase

Notice Description

Colchester CC intend to purchase a number of desktops and laptops for staff across Colchester City Council (CCC) and related organisations (Colchester Borough Homes - CBH) who require a Windows device for their work. This will enable our organisations (CCC and Colchester Commercial Holdings Limited (CCHL)) to work independently of the corporate network, replace unsupported thin-client WYSE devices and support hybrid working. The devices will be purchased via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services - Lot 2 Hardware following market engagement. Additional information: A direct award was made via CCS framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services - Lot 2 Hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0137b52a-e0cf-4f8d-88b1-94bed698d34e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d58b37e-59a3-45c7-a27c-06e123f265fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£576,235 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£576,235 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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