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NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation

VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation" was spearheaded by the Crown Commercial Service, providing a contractual opportunity for the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to obtain laptops. This process, focusing on the hardware industry category, targets locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement concluded with an active award on 19th September 2025, following the end of the tender period on 24th July 2025. The contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was in the award stage as of the latest update.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in hardware provision and those capable of participating in framework agreements. While the contract was awarded to Probrand Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, businesses that excel in offering competitive pricing through economies of scale should consider future opportunities of this nature. Though the procurement is not specifically oriented toward SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it still provides a benchmark for engaging in substantial government contracts, underscoring the importance of strategic partnerships and efficient supply chains within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation

Notice Description

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. The VCA participated in the summer IT Aggregation (NFC189), purchasing laptops.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d48d569f-539a-4589-905a-1230a65a98fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a973ab8-a805-4c60-9257-e6bc01c9757b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 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
VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROBRAND

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