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85" Surface Hub Purchase

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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09 Sep 2025 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, located in Birmingham, England, has completed its procurement process for the purchase of an 85" Microsoft Surface Hub. This procurement falls under the industry category of 'Computer screens and consoles' and is designated for delivery in the West Midlands. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and progressed through the award stage with the contract period running from 15th August to 30th September 2025. The total contract value amounts to £34,470.62, and the procurement was finalised and published on 9th September 2025.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for growth to businesses operating in the IT equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of navigating framework agreements. Companies such as Specialist Computer Centres PLC, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the suitability for larger-scale enterprises. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were also considered suitable for this procurement, thereby opening the door for a diverse range of IT suppliers to engage in future similar opportunities targeting governmental and institutional clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

85" Surface Hub Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of a single 85" Microsoft Surface Hub for the Gambling Commission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5a5c709-1e48-483a-a84f-05740a89515e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f6d129-786e-4f07-b780-967d3b15ba7d
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
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

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,470 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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