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ICT Hardware

THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for ICT Hardware has been completed by Thurrock Borough Council, located in Grays, England. This contract involves the supply and delivery of laptops, handsets, and consultancy-based ICT purchasing under the Computer equipment and supplies category within the East of England. The procurement utilised a selective, call-off from a framework agreement method, aiming for successful completion with Specialist Computer Centres PLC as the supplier. The total contract value amounts to £1,729,000 GBP, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2026 and ending on 31 March 2029.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in computer equipment and supplies to engage in a long-term agreement with a governmental authority. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for participation, as the procurement process encourages involvement from smaller suppliers. Additionally, businesses providing ICT consultancy could leverage their expertise to offer added value to Thurrock Borough Council's ICT needs, offering the potential for growth in reputation and expansion within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Hardware

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of all Laptops, Handsets and consultancy based ICT Purchasing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409d33c9-6e91-460c-a0c1-21418aaf9185
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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
£1,729,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,729,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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