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GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement

ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement". This tender, classified under the "Computer equipment and supplies" category, involves the procurement of Lenovo 21M7002MUK laptops for hardware replacement. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, sees a contract beginning on 1st April 2025 and running until 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at £98,041.50, was awarded to Academia The technology group following a competition under the KCS Y21028 IT Hardware Lot 2 framework. The delivery location specified is within the East of England, UK.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. With a focus on the supply of new laptop hardware and its associated warranties, companies that can provide high-quality, reliable IT equipment would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Particularly, this opportunity is well-suited for suppliers who are adept in managing product deliveries within a defined timeframe and aligning with procurement framework specifications. While the tender did not prioritise SMEs, it encouraged participation from VCSE organisations, highlighting inclusiveness in procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement

Notice Description

Laptop Hardware Purchase. Purchase agreement for the Laptop Hardware Refresh. Contract award notice is for the purchase of Lenovo 21M7002MUK laptops from a further competition process via the KCS Y21028 IT Hardware Lot 2 The Provision of New IT Hardware Products framework. The contract is for a supply of hardware only with it's included warranty as per original specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c41e8b59-6d6d-4106-b67c-fd569e98edcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e89f9b-bdc3-4741-b6bd-d794176524ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,041 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,041 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA THE TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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