Award

IT hardware purchase

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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Award

09 Dec 2024 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process for the purchase of IT hardware, classified under "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support." This procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement stage is at the award, with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 12 November 2024. The contract period began on 13 November 2024 and ended on 12 December 2024. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted in London, England, with the delivery address at postal code NW1 9LN. The total contract value is £29,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and related services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, although this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier. Businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality IT solutions will find opportunities for growth by engaging in similar procurement processes. The nature of the procurement method – a competitive quotation – suggests that even small and medium-sized enterprises can successfully compete for contracts against larger firms by leveraging their niche expertise and service quality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT hardware purchase

Notice Description

IT hardware.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cbe4fb2-dfc6-439b-ad1c-3032089667f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009278aa-d6d5-48fa-b146-49cbc806ebb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 30 days
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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 9LN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Camden Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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