Award

Purchase of Laptops and Pelicases

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process for the purchase of laptops and Pelicases, categorized under data-processing machines (hardware). This procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with Softcat PLC securing the contract. The tender process concluded on 9th July 2025, with the award becoming active from 9th July 2025, and the contract period set from 10th July 2025 to 9th July 2026. The Ministry's principal office located in Corsham, England, will oversee the delivery at the specified postal code, BS34 8JH.

This procurement provides an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT hardware supply, particularly those already part of framework agreements, to collaborate with significant government entities like the Ministry of Defence. While the awarded contract is with a large company, Softcat PLC, the tender process's suitability criteria noted openness to SMEs, highlighting potential avenues for smaller companies prepared to integrate and engage in similar future procurement opportunities. As the industry focuses on IT solutions, businesses that emphasize innovation, efficiency, and dependability in the supply chain may find fertile ground for growth and expansion in government contracting sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Laptops and Pelicases

Notice Description

Purchase of Laptops and Pelicases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-431b3e92-d845-43cc-b6da-7b4e91e9ae5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/254a731a-b900-4cb5-b4ee-173957d48ad6
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

30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,985 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2026 6-12 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alister.white226@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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