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Dell 5450 Laptops

MET OFFICE

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15 Jan 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for Dell 5450 Laptops, classified under office and computing machinery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as P113745, followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework Number: RM6098). The procurement aimed to deliver goods between 18th December 2024 and 1st April 2025, with a total value of £39,208.16. The contract was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD, a large-scale supplier listed as active on 18th December 2024 with its headquarters in Hertfordshire. The award was published on 15th January 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially valuable for businesses specialising in office and computing machinery. SMEs are encouraged to engage in similar procurement processes, as the Met Office identifies suitability for SMEs. The selective procurement method via a call-off from an established framework offers a streamlined pathway for qualified vendors to compete, ensuring that the process is efficient and beneficial for both the buyer and the appointed supplier. Companies proficient in providing high-quality computing equipment are particularly well-suited for such contracts, making it a lucrative avenue for expanding market presence and securing substantial government contracts.

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Notice Title

Dell 5450 Laptops

Notice Description

Dell 5450 Laptops Framework Number: RM6098

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5769921f-4826-4dc4-84d0-ef014900b208
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34d1c731-5ad6-4492-bce9-163d91e29f54
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,208 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,208 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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