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Leasing of Laptops

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the leasing of laptops by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has progressed to the award stage. This contract falls within the computer equipment and supplies category and was managed via a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract period spans from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2030, with the award being published on 13th March 2026. Despite its high value, this tender is deemed unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contracting method and long-term nature necessitate a substantial operational capacity.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses in the computer equipment industry, as it demands the capacity to supply and manage a high-value lease agreement. Companies with capabilities in providing and maintaining computer equipment on a potentially extensive scale, akin to Dell Bank International d.a.c., who have been awarded the contract, can find promising avenues for revenue generation and expansion through long-term contractual commitments like this. Furthermore, the negotiated procedure underscores the opportunity for firms specialising in tailored solutions and maintaining close client relationships to enhance their portfolio with government projects.

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Notice Title

Leasing of Laptops

Notice Description

Lease contract for Laptop provision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73c57b22-7691-4ded-b6fb-e85ae4e229c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebd3cc-c920-4452-8d13-1eaba12ce7f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,228,528 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,975,460 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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 BANK INTERNATIONAL D.A.C.

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