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Purchase of 50 Additional Laptop Computers

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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27 Jul 2026 at 18:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission procured 50 additional standardised laptop computers to equip new staff as the organisation grows. The requirement is for portable computer goods (CPV 30213100), intended to ensure staff have suitable technology to carry out their roles effectively and without delay. Delivery is associated with the Commission’s office at Bunhill Row in London. The purchase was made for the Electoral Commission as the buyer, with the laptops forming a single requirement rather than separate service or works packages. This is an end-user technology supply opportunity for businesses providing business laptops and related catalogue products, rather than a requirement for software development, managed IT services or technical consultancy.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Vohkus Limited, an SME, on 7 April 2026. It used a selective procedure through the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, Lot 8: Technology Catalogue, with a direct catalogue purchase. The contract period runs from 8 April 2026 to 30 April 2028. The awarded value is £88,235.40. The tender submission deadline was 7 April 2026 at 23:00. The published procurement estimate is £8,823,540, with a stated minimum value of £1, but the award value is the amount attributed to the selected supplier. Evaluation was conducted through the catalogue purchase route rather than an open tender competition, and the requirement was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from the Electoral Commission for a defined volume of standardised business laptops to support workforce growth. A credible future competitor would need to supply consistent, current laptop devices in the required quantity, fulfil delivery to the Commission’s London operation, and support reliable deployment for new staff. The route used is significant: suppliers would need to operate within, or have access to, the Crown Commercial Service Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework, specifically its Technology Catalogue lot, and be capable of completing direct catalogue purchases. Relevant strengths include catalogue management, public-sector supply experience, dependable fulfilment, product standardisation and the operational capacity to deliver equipment without delaying staff onboarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 50 Additional Laptop Computers

Notice Description

This report presents the details of the procurement process undertaken for the purchase of 50 additional laptop computers and seeks approval to award the contract to the recommended supplier. The objective of this procurement is to procure standardised laptop devices to support new staff as the Electoral Commission continues to grow. The requirement ensures that staff are equipped with appropriate technology to carry out their roles effectively and without delay. Following a compliant procurement route via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TPAS2) Framework (RM6098), Lot 8: Technology Catalogue, it is recommended to proceed with a direct catalogue purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74a32a0d-642d-472b-a9a9-b5e3195dff3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e073f35a-9c23-491a-a9ca-f940ac9e64f1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£8,823,540 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,235 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOHKUS LIMITED

Further Information

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