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31 Jul 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh", classified under the computer equipment and supplies category (CPV: 30200000) with additional relevance to hardware (CPV: 44316400). This procurement was concluded with an active award to Specialist Computer Centres plc on 27th April 2026. The total contract value is £7,500,000, covering a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method used was labelled as "Other", and the tender process operated through a complete tender period, which ended on 28th January 2026. The primary delivery location is listed as Bristol, with postal code BS1 5TB, covering additional geographical scopes including the United Kingdom and broader regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of ICT hardware, especially those capable of supplying to large-scale contracts. The sizeable contract value of £7,500,000 provides an avenue for substantial business growth for ICT suppliers, particularly for those classified as SMEs, due to the contract's suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in delivering computer equipment and services across multiple regions, including international delivery, would be well-positioned to compete and collaborate in this procurement process. The opportunity to work with a major local government authority such as Bristol City Council can also augment a business’s profile and establish a lasting business relationship for future contracts.

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Notice Title

Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh

Notice Description

Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b29e080-7f5c-4583-b237-61dc753eed6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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