Award

160 x Desktops September 2025

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, pertains to the purchase of 160 desktop computers, under the title "160 x Desktops September 2025". The contract falls within the 'goods' industry category and is classified specifically under desktop computers. The process has reached the award stage as of 29th September 2025, with ACS Technology Group Ltd being the successful supplier. The desktops are to be delivered to the United Kingdom and the contract is valued at £71,484.80 net. The procurement method was a limited competition, targeting opportunities below certain thresholds, and the delivery deadline is within 30 days from order placement.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer hardware and IT solutions, particularly those equipped to swiftly fulfil orders with specified technical standards such as i5 processors and 16GB RAM. With the Council's condition of expeditious delivery and the need for technical readiness like AutoPilot services, IT companies with efficient logistics and existing expertise in configuration services will find this tender advantageous. SMEs in technology sectors, especially those with government procurement experience, are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities that could enhance their business portfolios and solidify their status as reliable public sector suppliers.

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Notice Title

160 x Desktops September 2025

Notice Description

160 x desktops of the below specification. * i5-14400T processor (minimum) * 16Gb RAM (2x8Gb) * 512Gb SSD HDD * Win11 Pro 64 * Standard 1-year warranty * AutoPilot ready/activated - the winning bidder to upload the hardware hash for all 100 devices for autopilot use A condition of sale is that any devices offered must be with the Council within 30 days maximum from the point of us placing an order with the winning supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060469-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,484 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

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