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Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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10 Jul 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh," classified under the IT services industry category. The procurement focused on delivering services in Wales, United Kingdom, and reached the award stage with the contract valued at £464,333. The tender period concluded on 24 June 2025, followed by the contract commencing on 27 June 2025 and projected to end on 26 June 2030. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses, primarily those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, to grow and expand their portfolio. While large suppliers like Akhter Computers Limited were awarded the contract, it also offers potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria. As the tender was executed via a framework agreement, it highlights the advantage for businesses already participating in these networks to tap into future contract possibilities with esteemed organisations like the DVLA.

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Notice Title

Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh

Notice Description

Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29fe5335-13c2-49fc-bcbe-8454283d8096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f14ac-de62-4ce1-b198-ac4019b04f10
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
Large

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
£464,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£464,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2030 Over 5 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

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