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Laptops 2026

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Laptops 2026" was conducted by The Pensions Regulator, located in Brighton, England. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd February 2026 and the contract starting on 5th February 2026, set to conclude on 4th February 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award being published on 9th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT equipment sector, particularly those specialising in hardware such as laptops. Although the contract has been awarded to Bechtle Direct Ltd, other businesses might consider preparing for similar future opportunities. Companies of a comparable scale and capability, particularly those positioned in the UK and possessing expertise in providing IT goods and services, would be well-suited for such contracts. While SMEs and social enterprises might find the entry more challenging, larger organisations with a robust supply chain infrastructure could find strategic growth through participation in such public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

Laptops 2026

Notice Description

39x Lenovo notebook ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptops - 21R2CTO1WW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64681f86-11ed-4292-b203-a6f268cd39fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc13725-e32a-4cff-ba33-f0b7065bfc69
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,941 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,941 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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