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MBC000567

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "MBC000567", inviting limited competition under the "below threshold" procurement method. This contract, focused on the delivery of Samsung A16 5G SIM Free handsets, falls under the goods industry category, specifically classified as part of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The contract was awarded to Airnow Technology, a large supplier based in Leeds. The contract, valued at £30,805.20, was signed on 1st July 2025 and will be in effect until 1st August 2025. The procurement process was classified under public authority sub-central government, and the delivery location was specified as the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity illustrates substantial potential for businesses specialised in technology and telecommunications products looking to engage with public sector contracts. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and have experience in providing high-quality tech products could find such tender processes highly beneficial for growth. With procurement methods involving limited competition, businesses with a strong market presence in specific niches can strategically position themselves as preferred suppliers to similar contracting authorities in regional government sectors.

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Notice Title

MBC000567

Notice Description

Samsung A16 5G SIM Free handsets - SKU: SM-A166BZKDEUB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0557b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036858-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRNOW TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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