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Laptops for the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Laptops for the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority" was completed with an award stage conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. This tender, valued at £146,911.18, focused on providing computer-related equipment, specifically laptops, and related services within the West Midlands region. It was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement involved a contract period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with a tender end date on 18th June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies operating in the ICT sector, particularly those specialising in computer-related equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, Specialist Computer Centres PLC, demonstrated a large-scale operation, indicating that businesses with robust supply capabilities and experience in the sector would be well-positioned to compete in such procurements. Engaging with public sector clients through frameworks can provide a steady stream of work and enhance reputational credentials for participating companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laptops for the West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Laptops and Related Services for West Midlands Fire Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa024ab1-b6a0-4acb-ba52-ecce42c4b78f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62e903b2-ba01-4868-bd9a-a0f2caf6a36a
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,911 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,911 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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