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Purchase of Specialist laptops

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Oct 2024 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded a public procurement contract to acquire specialist laptops for their Design and Publishing services. The contract was awarded to Bechtle Direct Limited under Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services of the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework. The procurement falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £65,000, commenced on 27th August 2024 and will run until 26th December 2024. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software services, particularly those capable of providing high-end, specialist laptops. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. The NAO’s requirement for specialist laptops aligns with companies that have robust capabilities in delivering advanced technological solutions tailored for efficient publishing and design outputs. Engaging in such contracts can spur growth by enhancing business credibility and opening avenues for future government contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Specialist laptops

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Bechtle Direct Limited using Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services of Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework. The selected supplier will be supplying the NAO with specialist laptops for Design and Publishing services. The contract commenced on Tuesday 27th August 2024 for 4 months until Thursday 26th December 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f70f41a1-1f9f-4473-89c4-9fb3a9d6cd95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8af0060-3166-492b-a7c1-3c5c354d310b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 26 Dec 2024 1-6 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECHTLE DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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