Award

Elite Books Laptops

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

23 Feb 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of Elite Books laptops, a significant acquisition in the office and computing machinery sector. This award, dated 23 February 2026, signifies that Stone Technologies Ltd, trading as Converge Technology Solutions, has been selected as the supplier. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from the Desktop & Notebook (NDNA) framework Lot 1, highlighting a selective procurement method. The contract commenced on 30 January 2026 and will continue until 29 March 2029, with delivery at SN2 1FL, Swindon, England. The transaction is valued at £1,479,157 GBP, solidifying a critical contract within the goods category.

This tender offers strategic growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in office hardware and computing technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can gain a competitive edge by leveraging such framework agreements, as evidenced by the success of Stone Technologies Ltd. This engagement not only enriches the supply chains but also enhances the market presence of suppliers who are adept at meeting governmental technology hardware requirements. SMEs focused on technology solutions and computing equipment are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities and potentially broaden their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Elite Books Laptops

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the provision of Elite Books laptops. This procurement has been awarded to the top ranked supplier on the Desktop & Notebook (NDNA) framework Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18455949-7f28-4415-8ff7-ff627fe64f64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a23bec6-4d31-4503-8aa5-8fb3c0540731
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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,479,157 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,479,157 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES LTD T/A CONVERGE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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