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10 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed a public procurement process titled "Hardware Refresh and Associated Services," focusing on the supply of portable computers and related equipment. This contract involves sourcing and supplying 390 laptops and 120 docking stations, alongside a comprehensive suite of IT support services. The procurement, identified by the code GPhC PA024, represents an investment of £433,346. It is classified under the main industry category of goods, specifically within portable computers. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London (postal code E14 4QJ), the tender moved from the tender phase to an award on 14th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 15th July 2026 to 14th July 2030.

This tender offers considerable business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in IT hardware supply and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts due to their agility and capacity to offer tailored support services. The successful supplier awarded this contract is Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large-scale enterprise based in Birmingham. The project's selective procurement method and framework agreement provide a streamlined entry point for businesses able to meet specific service needs, ensuring ongoing business rapport and development opportunities over this four-year contract period.

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Notice Title

Hardware Refresh and Associated Services

Notice Description

Contract for the souring and supply of 390 laptops and 120 docking stations - including the provisioning, configuration, deployment, support, repair, replacement, asset management and secure disposal of GPhC end-user laptop devices and associated IT support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5da51391-b758-4b3c-84d6-6e43f2e95414
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235f7490-d915-427f-a254-ff743feb6446
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

30213100 - Portable computers

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£433,346 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,346 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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