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Purchase of Laptops and Desktops

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has concluded the award stage of a contract for purchasing computer equipment, including 153 desktops and various notebook models, for their phased hardware replacement programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with the CPV code 30200000. Located in Reading, England, this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded entirely on a price-only basis. Despite the tender period ending on 1st November 2025, the contract commenced on 25th November 2025, and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award was made on 5th December 2025, with the contract valued at £169,083.05 to WCL (UK) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs engaged in the production and supply of computer hardware and related equipment. Companies specialising in data-processing machines, personal and portable computers, and ICT solutions for the public sector could find similar tenders advantageous. The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service’s reliance on a framework agreement indicates potential for future similar procurements, offering a steady stream of opportunities for businesses well-versed in dealing within established public sector framework arrangements. The focus on a 100% price-based awarding criterion suggests that competitive pricing strategies could be crucial for businesses aiming to win such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Laptops and Desktops

Notice Description

The Authority is purchasing 153 Desktops, 20 Notebook ThinkPad Gen6 and 100 Notebook ThinkPad Ryzen5 - as part of its phased replacement of 4-year-old laptops and desktops which have completed its replacement cycle. The Authority utilised Everything ICT - full range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and Support forthe public sectorto award the contract on 100% price only basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bfbefea-6aee-4c5f-a62d-b0669a595e8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ecef1c-5714-4092-9aca-4e56132cc9a7
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

30211000 - Mainframe computer

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30213300 - Desktop computer

30213400 - Central processing units for personal computers

30213500 - Pocket computers

30214000 - Workstations

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers

30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,083 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Shuvham Bhandari
Contact Email
bhandaris@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
07785 925716

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WCL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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