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PS/25/112 Provision of Apple Macbook Pro Laptops

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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21 Apr 2026 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has completed the procurement process for the provision of Apple Macbook Pro laptops under the tender title "PS/25/112 Provision of Apple Macbook Pro Laptops". Categorised under "Portable computers" in the goods industry, this contract was selectively awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £830,000, involves delivery to the Swansea area in Wales, United Kingdom, and covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract award was made to Academia Limited on 30th March 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in portable computing technology, particularly those ready to deliver large-scale supply agreements via framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should find this contract particularly appealing given the DVLA's suitability considerations for these types of organisations. Enterprises with expertise in high-quality computing equipment and an established distribution capability could potentially extend their market reach through participation in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

PS/25/112 Provision of Apple Macbook Pro Laptops

Notice Description

Provision of Apple Macbook Pro Laptops

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9743e13b-92aa-459f-92db-14ab7dc51a56
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£830,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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