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Commando Force HPW Laptop Cables

Ministry of Defence

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24 Aug 2026 at 08:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured laptop cables for its Commando Force under the title “Commando Force HPW Laptop Cables”. This is a goods requirement within the broader computer equipment and supplies category (CPV 30200000). Delivery is associated with the Ministry of Defence site at Leach Building, Portsmouth, England, and the South East of England. The procurement concerns the supply of equipment rather than installation, consultancy or construction services. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist resellers of laptop cables and related computer supplies, particularly businesses able to serve a Ministry of Defence requirement from or into the Portsmouth and wider South East area. The procurement description directs suppliers to the contract, so the detailed technical specification should be checked before drawing conclusions about cable types, quantities or compatibility.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 4 August 2026 at 10:00. The contract was awarded to L3 Harris on 19 August 2026 for £43,055.34 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 5 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. The published procurement estimate and awarded value are both £43,055.34, but they should be treated as the value of this requirement rather than a wider framework value. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No separate lots or detailed quality, price or technical evaluation weighting is set out in the available procurement information.

For suppliers that did not win, this award provides a clear example of Ministry of Defence demand for laptop cables and related computer supplies delivered through a framework call-off. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need dependable access to compliant laptop cabling, the ability to confirm compatibility with the required HPW equipment, and reliable fulfilment for a defence customer. Stock control, product traceability, accurate technical information and consistent delivery performance would help demonstrate capability. Suppliers should also be prepared to operate through the relevant framework route rather than relying only on an open-market tender. The stated suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises indicates that smaller specialist distributors or resellers may be able to compete where they can evidence supply capacity, technical understanding and dependable public-sector delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commando Force HPW Laptop Cables

Notice Description

Please see attached contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d9b24f-1061-466a-ac7f-a328b19717a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc81b1b-49fe-4b20-875d-2a5d1c05e428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£43,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,055 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3 Harris

Further Information

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