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Supply of 20 MacBooks

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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06 Aug 2024 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Post Office Limited has completed the supply contract for 20 Apple MacBooks, awarded to Specialist Computer Centres. This procurement, categorized under "Computer screens and consoles" (CPV code 30231000), involves the delivery of MacBook Pro models with specific configurations to the Post Office Limited's office located in Chesterfield, as well as other listed locations covering UK and international territories. The contract, which utilised a call-off from the HTE ComIT3 framework agreement, moved into the award stage on 6th August 2024. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th July 2024 and the contract period extending from 8th August 2024 to 7th August 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in high-performance computing hardware, particularly those experienced in fulfilling large-scale federal contracts under selective frameworks. With a contract value of £48,383.42, businesses that can supply, manage, and deliver bulk orders against set technical specifications would find this type of procurement especially advantageous for growth and portfolio expansion. The completion of this contract can serve as a valuable case study for similar future bids, enhancing credibility and market presence in the ICT procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of 20 MacBooks

Notice Description

Supply of 20 no. Apple Macbook Pro. Screen size = 14 inch. Processor = Apple M3 Pro chip with 11-core CPU, 14-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. RAM = 36GB. Storage = 512GB. Plus delivery to our Chesterfield office. Additional information: Following a competitive tender under the HTE ComIT3 framework agreement POL is awarding a contract to Specialist Computer Centres for the supply of 20 MacBooks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36da83a5-a156-46e4-8525-2f92715c2ddf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63442f9-d93f-49ea-9376-8399c5fe3d93
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

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,383 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,383 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 7 Jul 2027 2-3 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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