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Procurement of Laptops (x38)

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Salford City Council for the acquisition of 38 laptops to refresh stock for new starters. Classified under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, this procurement falls within the Greater Manchester area, specifically in Swinton. The process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract successfully awarded as of 23rd October 2025. The procurement method used was a below-threshold, limited competition, and the contracting process is now complete. Key contract dates include the contract period from 29th to 30th October 2025, with a total contract value of £37,682.47, including taxes.

This tender presented an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses in the IT and computer supplies sector. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests smaller-scale contracts may be accessible to entities with the ability to quickly supply standardised products like laptops. ADVANIA UK LIMITED was the successful supplier, indicating the demand for businesses that can efficiently provide computing equipment within tight timelines and budget constraints. Companies offering similar technological products and having the capacity to fulfil such contracts could be well-positioned for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Laptops (x38)

Notice Description

There is a requirement to purchase 38 x Laptops to replace our stock for new starters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071631-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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