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Supply of Dell Laptops

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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17 Jul 2026 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Dell Laptops" was conducted by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. This contract, valued at £498,488.25, falls under the industry category of "Portable computers" and was awarded as part of a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered the East of England region with deliveries specified for postal code CM8 3HB, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 22 June 2026 and is set to conclude on 21 June 2027. The awarding stage concluded with the contract being activated on 22 June 2026, and the official award notice was published on 17 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computing equipment, particularly those supplying portable computers. Companies operating within the East of England region, or those capable of servicing this area, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence. The framework agreement structure implies that successful suppliers, like Computacenter UK Ltd, can be well-suited for SMEs that focus on delivering high-quality tech solutions, as the procurement process explicitly considers SME suitability. This is a viable opportunity for businesses seeking to leverage government contracts to bolster growth and enhance their portfolio in the tech sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Dell Laptops

Notice Description

Supply of Dell laptops.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aafda1f-973d-4a71-b801-de42f3900f22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/099a6552-8470-48b4-ac18-3dfc27f034e1
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
Not specified

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
£498,488 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,488 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 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
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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