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DELL Hardware Purchase

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Award

21 May 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has successfully concluded a procurement process for the purchase of portable computers under the title "DELL Hardware Purchase". This contract, sourced through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with a total value of £1,462,966.07. Classified under the CPV code 30213100, the procurement of this nature falls within the goods category. The contract period spans from 9th May 2025 to 8th April 2026, with DELL Corporation Limited being the selected supplier. Notably, this procurement method was selective, ensuring that suitable parties were considered within the framework.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for large-scale technology providers with experience in framework agreements to engage with government defence projects. Businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of portable computing devices, particularly those with capabilities to deliver and support such contracts within the specified location of Salisbury, stand to benefit. Despite not being specifically targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the demand for reliable suppliers in the technology sector, offering potential engagement in future collaborative opportunities with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

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Notice Title

DELL Hardware Purchase

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-621f0b81-abec-4b68-9ec4-62e69337e5d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76a20436-48d4-45da-9f88-f070051ea241
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
Not specified
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
£1,462,966 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,462,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 Apr 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
digitalcommercial@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
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
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

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