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R6138 Laptop Sourcing

TOWER HAMLETS

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "R6138 Laptop Sourcing" was conducted by Tower Hamlets to refresh its hardware estate, supporting its operational needs. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Computer equipment and supplies," pertains to the purchase of laptops and is identified by the CPV code 30200000. The buying organisation, Tower Hamlets, is located in London, with its main office at Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, Town Hall. The procurement process has reached the award stage, having been completed, with a contract awarded to Centerprise International Limited, a large-scale supplier. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2025, and the contract commenced on 19th January 2026, continuing until 7th April 2027. The total contract value stands at £1,381,541.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing computer equipment and supplies. Enterprises with the capability to supply large volumes of laptops and meet the requirements of local government bodies will find this tender particularly advantageous. While the process is now in the award stage, companies similar to the awarded supplier, Centerprise International Limited, which can accommodate large-scale procurement needs, could benefit from engaging in future opportunities. The awarded contract, reflecting a substantial investment by the Tower Hamlets, underscores potential for growth within the public sector IT procurement market.

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Notice Title

R6138 Laptop Sourcing

Notice Description

Purchase of Laptops to refresh the Council's hardware estate to support the Council's operational needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20886050-5013-4505-949a-5f30167e5658
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3aa914-f728-4375-a18c-91cdaad67d9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,381,541 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,381,541 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 7 Apr 2027 1-2 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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