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Procurement of Laptops (x70)

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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08 Dec 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the acquisition of laptops was conducted by Salford City Council, located at Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Manchester, UK. This tender titled "Procurement of Laptops (x70)" falls under the goods industry category and specifically targets the requirement for computer equipment and supplies. The procurement was completed through a direct method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 20 November 2025, with the contract period running from 24 November 2025 to 25 November 2025. This process has reached the completion stage with an active award status, and the contract details were officially published on 8 December 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for IT companies, especially those supplying computer hardware. The demand for 70 laptops to facilitate new staff appointments offers a strong business growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dealing in computer equipment. Given the procurement method of direct awarding without competition, businesses that maintain strong relationships with Salford City Council or similar public authorities could be well-suited to secure such contracts. Further, proximity to the region could provide logistical advantages for the supply and delivery of goods to Manchester.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Laptops (x70)

Notice Description

There is a requirement to purchase 70 x Laptops to replace our stock for new starters. As these are brand new posts, no previous hardware was assigned to them. As such we need to procure the above quantity to ensure we have devices to provide to the new members of staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f092
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080525-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 25 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

KINGSFIELD COMPUTER PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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