Award

Tablet Refresh

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed an award process for the procurement of portable computers, specifically Samsung Galaxy Tabs and cases. The contract, titled "Tablet Refresh," was part of a competitive quotation method, falling below the procurement threshold, and classified under the industry category of portable computers (CPV 30213100). The process reached the award stage, with Vohkus Limited chosen as the supplier. Key dates include the contract period starting from 6th February 2026 and ending on 6th March 2026, with delivery to Southampton, England. This contract is valued at £136,800 and is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for SMEs in the mobile technology market to expand their reach by engaging in competitive public procurement processes. Business growth can be facilitated through increased visibility and credibility by fulfilling contracts with public authorities such as Southampton City Council. Suppliers specialising in portable computing devices, accessories, and technology solutions will find this opportunity well-aligned with their core business offerings, enabling them to leverage their expertise in delivering high-quality products to government entities.

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Notice Title

Tablet Refresh

Notice Description

400 Samsung Galaxy Tab 400 Cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9853eece-9f5f-4db5-86f6-f76a4da8679a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb9f00e-86aa-422f-b281-43449389c120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£136,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOHKUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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