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THE SUPPLY OF NEXT UNIT OF COMPUTING (NUC) / MINI PC'S

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the supply of 600 rack-mounted mini-PCs or Next Unit of Computing (NUCs) to Akhter Computers Ltd. The procurement method was selective, with a contract value of £372,564 GBP. The tender had a deadline on 16th August 2023, and the contract period spans from 13th November 2023 to 12th November 2024. The procurement falls under the IT services main procurement category.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to compete and grow. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. The call-off from a framework agreement procurement method provides a structured approach for eligible suppliers to participate in the bidding process, benefitting from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's procurement activity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF NEXT UNIT OF COMPUTING (NUC) / MINI PC'S

Notice Description

THE SUPPLY OF NEXT UNIT OF COMPUTING (NUC) / MINI PC'S 600 rack-mounted mini-PCs or Next Unit of Computing (NUCs). This will consist of 300 x 1U pairs, i.e., 600 individual mini-PCs or NUCs with each pair contained in a 1U rack-mount enclosure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e807f99-5dff-4ecd-9aeb-14344e23d75d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d170ed-a87b-47bf-86fe-2180758875c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,564 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£372,564 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2024 1-2 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Vincent Sheppard
Contact Email
ict.commercial@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01279321903

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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