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Award

01 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) culminated in the award of a contract for IT Equipment and Accessories, identified by the title DDaT26162. The procurement sought to fulfil requirements in the computer equipment and supplies category, covering diverse delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom. The process followed a selective procurement method via a Call-Off from an existing framework agreement, specifically the SUPS Framework - ITS4056 SU - IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP). The procurement stage has reached completion with an award notice published on 1st June 2026. The contract is active, spanning from 22nd May 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a value of £13,959.36 GBP awarded to BECHTLE LIMITED.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment and accessories, particularly those capable of supplying a wide geographical area. It is highly suitable for SMEs due to the procurement's classification allowing such enterprises to participate. Companies with a focus on supplying goods to government departments and adept at navigating framework agreements could leverage this procurement's structure effectively. The nature of this award reinforces the importance of being positioned to respond to selective procurement invitations and highlights the benefits of being registered on relevant frameworks. This can serve as a growth avenue for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector's IT supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26162 - IT Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) had a requirement for the provision of IT Equipment and Accessories. This Call-Off Contract has been sourced via SUPS Framework - ITS4056 SU - IT Related Accessories and Parts (ITRAP). A Desktop Calculator was used to identify the highest scoring supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ffa907b-bdaf-43df-8a3f-3c2f6b2b8991
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/921e1deb-bf6e-45f4-92b5-8a0e7f1b2002
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

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
£13,959 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,959 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2FF
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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