Award

Laptop Purchase Agreement

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully concluded a Laptop Purchase Agreement, awarding the contract to XMA Limited through a direct award using the CCS TePAS2 RM609 Lot 2 Hardware framework. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies," is focused on delivering goods within the South West, United Kingdom. The process has transitioned to the award stage as of 7th August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 18th August 2025 to 31st December 2025. The total contract value is £124,531.02, and the procurement was processed as a direct method, simplifying the decision-making for suitable entrants.

This procurement opportunity particularly benefits businesses specialising in computer equipment and supplies, providing them with a substantial project to contribute to. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially favourable, given its compatibility with SME participation. Companies equipped to provide high-quality IT hardware and solutions stand to gain not only from the immediate financial benefits but also from establishing or strengthening their relationship with a major public sector buyer like Bristol City Council. The streamlined procurement method via direct award implies that businesses with established frameworks have a strategic advantage.

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Notice Title

Laptop Purchase Agreement

Notice Description

Laptop Purchase Agreement Direct Award to XMA Ltd via CCS Framework TePAS2 RM609 Lot 2 Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ac2248e-6e23-4b25-b81a-606d227cec20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/736cf80b-c2e4-4326-945c-fb5f9cd62db4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,531 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,531 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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