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Purchase of 50 Additional Laptop Computers

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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27 Jul 2026 at 17:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Electoral Commission involved the purchase of 50 additional laptop computers, classified under the industry category of portable computers. This procurement, based in London, England, was completed under the status "award" and adhered to a selective procurement method via a catalogue purchase through the Crown Commercial Service TPAS2 Framework. Key dates include the award date of 7th April 2026 and a contract period stretching from 8th April 2026 to 30th April 2028. The contract was awarded to Vohkus Limited, a supplier based in Hampshire, with the transaction valued at £88,235.40.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the technology supply sector, particularly for businesses capable of integrating into established procurement frameworks like TPAS2. Although The Electoral Commission emphasised specific technological standards and rapid fulfilment for its expanding team, the process's adherence to a catalogue purchase route suggests an environment primed for firms familiar with such procurement frameworks. Businesses that specialise in providing IT equipment and can deliver scalable technology solutions quickly would have the competitive edge in similar future tenders.

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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
Award
All Stages
Award

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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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