Award

IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

O F W A T

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15 Oct 2025 at 10:47

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15 Oct 2025 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26," managed by the Office of Water Services (OFWAT) located at 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, England, has reached the award update stage. This tender falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" and was completed using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 24th June 2025 to 22nd July 2025, covering the delivery address at postal code B5 4UA. Notably, the award was made active on 17th June 2025 with the successful supplier being Acedemia Limited.

This tender, with a value of £108,977.64, presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specializing in IT equipment and services, particularly those able to participate in framework agreements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable, given OFWAT's focus on engaging such businesses in their procurement activities. The call-off from a framework agreement allows businesses already part of the framework to expand their reach and strengthen their foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

Notice Description

IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d7a250a-d96a-4f41-9c3c-01df8b5e6eff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30116305-2e7a-4224-bf7f-392e65db9f83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,977 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 30 days
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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACEDEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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