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IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

O F W A T

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15 Oct 2025 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26" was carried out by the Office of Water Services (O F W A T), based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages," with the delivery to the postal code B5 4UA. The procurement stage is complete, having reached the award phase where the contract was awarded to Advania UK LTD. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation below the threshold limit, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a tender period ending on 10th September 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT equipment and services sector, particularly those providing office and computing machinery and supplies. SMEs stand to benefit the most from this type of procurement process due to its competitive quotation approach, which encourages participation from smaller entities. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality IT products and support within similar industry categories might find ample opportunity for expanding their reach and bolstering their client base by engaging in such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

Notice Description

IT End User Equipment Purchase FY 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e500d5fa-1363-49c7-a3b9-6edef109ecdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f92903e8-16d2-4d71-a0c2-255e91db876e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,896 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 30 days
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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Jonathan Lee
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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