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CEFAS25-13 ITS Hardware requirements

CEFAS

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03 Nov 2025 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CEFAS25-13 ITS Hardware requirements" has reached the award stage, with Dell Corporation Ltd being selected as the supplier. This contract, managed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, involves the provision of laptops, PCs, and associated hardware across all Cefas directorates and locations. The procurement value is set at £250,000, with the contract running from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2028. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded on 22 July 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of portable computers and related hardware. Businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in large-scale hardware rollouts, would have found this project ideal for business development. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not particularly prioritised for this procurement, larger enterprises with the capability to fulfil complex logistical and technological requirements, such as Dell Corporation Ltd, were well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-13 ITS Hardware requirements

Notice Description

Provision of laptops, PCs and associated hardware across all Cefas directorates and sites - ITS Hardware requirements (DA via NHS FW IT Hardware and Services (LINK3))

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffdf319b-9ba6-4d78-a8c4-da0af0f34686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL CORPORATION LTD (DA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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