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Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase

GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL

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09 May 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council (GOC) has awarded a contract for the purchase of 65 Lenovo laptop computers. The tender titled "Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase" was for a total value of £114,157.70. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from May 15, 2024, to August 31, 2024. The deadline for bid submission was on March 20, 2024, and the location for delivery is the GOC London office at 10 Old Bailey.

This procurement process by the GOC presents an opportunity for businesses in the computer configurations sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was granted to Softcat Plc, showcasing a potential growth avenue for companies similar to theirs. By meeting the specified requirements, businesses can participate in opportunities like this to enhance their revenue and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase

Notice Description

General Optical Council (GOC) wants to buy 65 units of Lenovo laptop computers as per the below description. Item Details Brand & Model: Lenovo P14s/21HF000UUK. Minimum HD Specifications: Minimum 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14" screen size, Minimum i7 processor. Warranty:3Y Premier Support Plus upgrade from 3Y Courier/Carry-in (5WS1L39388) Delivery Service: The bid must offer delivery to the GOC London office at 10 Old Bailey, with option to deliver each laptop to users' home addresses (all within the UK). Extra services: To get the hardware ID for each laptop for them to be enrolled into Autopilot. Date Posted; 12th of March 2024 Deadline for Suppliers Questions 15th of March 2024 Deadline for bids submission: By 5pm on the 20th of March 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9be72ae-97e8-4da3-8033-f5854d00ec20
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30211400 - Computer configurations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,157 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,128 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 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
GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4M 7NG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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