Award

Purchase of Laptops (Surface Pros)

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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09 Jun 2025 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, based in Birmingham, England, has concluded an award phase in the procurement process for the purchase of Surface Pro laptops, classified under Computer equipment and supplies (CPV code: 30200000). This procurement falls under the goods category with the commission exercising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £164,442.5, was awarded on 28th May 2025 to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, with the contract period commencing on 9th June 2025 and ending on 4th July 2025, involving delivery in the West Midlands region.

This tender offers businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), an excellent opportunity to engage in public procurement processes that can lead to significant growth prospects. As it was procured selectively from a framework agreement, companies involved in similar framework agreements or those specialising in the provision of computer equipment and supplies can find lucrative opportunities to supply goods. Additionally, SMEs can particularly benefit by leveraging their capability in providing specialised technology solutions, making them competitive candidates for future tenders within the industry category.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Laptops (Surface Pros)

Notice Description

Purchase of Surface Pros

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71abd6e5-d767-4aa3-88ad-dc57fdef0a20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/973f2cc7-610f-4aea-9116-fae993067691
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,442 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,442 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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