Award

Technology and associated services

THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE

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Award

27 May 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Planning Inspectorate, located in Slough, England, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Technology and associated services" by awarding it to XMA LIMITED. This process involved a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 2, focusing on the supply of computer equipment and supplies, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals. The procurement, categorised under computer equipment and supplies, utilised a selective method, and the key contract dates are from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2030. The tender period ended on 20th January 2026, and the award was published on 27th May 2026, with a total contract value of £10,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and hardware provision, particularly those able to supply and support desktop and laptop solutions, as well as associated services like configuration, support, and disposal. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, making it an excellent growth opportunity for such entities within the IT sector. As a large-scale buyer, The Planning Inspectorate's engagement with a substantial contract value could also lead to further opportunities in maintaining a long-term partnership and expanding supply capabilities.

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Notice Title

Technology and associated services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial service - Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 2 Supply of hardware, including but not limited to: Desktops Laptop Monitors Mouse/Keyboard and peripherals Build/Configuration Service support including Break/Fix Disposal Asset tagging & management The contract is for four years with the option to extend for an additional 4 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4194b6cc-8236-451e-b1cc-21150f8eb0cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f128805-f861-44d0-9e00-40eef7abd5b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2030 4-5 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
THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SLOUGH
Postcode
SL1 4PN
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Slough
Electoral Ward
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Westminster Constituency
Slough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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