Award

Laptops

VICO HOMES LIMITED

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

VICO HOMES LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority based in Castleford, United Kingdom, has finalised a procurement process under the project title "Laptops" for the purchase of 40 Lenovo notebooks. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, utilised a limited competition method below the threshold. The formal award stage concluded with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 9 December 2025. The contract is set to run from 9 December to 16 December 2025, with a total value of £28,458 excluding VAT.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing computer equipment to engage in public sector contracts, particularly those specialising in supplying laptop computers. Companies that offer competitive pricing and reliable supply chains, and are capable of navigating limited competition procurement processes, would find such opportunities advantageous. Although this particular contract is closed, understanding the buyer's requirements and procurement method can aid businesses in preparing for similar future opportunities by adapting their offerings to meet public authority standards and needs.

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Notice Title

Laptops

Notice Description

Quote to Supply 40 Lenovo L16 Gen 2 Ryzen 7 16GB 512GB Notebook ThinkPad L16 Gen 2 HWK AMD 21SD - Ryzen 7, 16gb, 512gb, Non Touch Laptops

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f20c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081158-2025
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
£28,458 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 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
VICO HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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