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Provision of laptop refresh

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting on behalf of the Department for Education, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Provision of laptop refresh," classified under the Portable Computers category. This award stage procurement, valued at £1,679,560 GBP, covers the delivery of goods to various regions across the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method employed is a call-off competition, which saw the involvement of various suppliers. The contract, awarded to Computacenter (UK) Limited on 2 March 2026, spans from 27 March 2026 to 26 March 2027, with the tender having concluded on 13 February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the technology and IT equipment supply sector, especially those with capabilities in providing portable computing solutions. While this specific process has been completed, understanding such procurement frameworks can benefit firms seeking future engagements with government bodies for similar technological refresh projects. Large businesses with robust logistics networks might find themselves particularly well-suited for similar opportunities, given the nationwide delivery scope and scale of such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of laptop refresh

Notice Description

Laptop Refresh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df151aeb-8f87-4ab7-82b3-676d0a60d276
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec602a37-fa16-453c-8f03-2a97e904956b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - call off competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,679,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,679,560 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

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