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Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops

MET OFFICE

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, focuses on the acquisition of computing equipment, specifically "Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops". The procurement is categorised under the office and computing machinery industry, with the contracting process now in the award stage, having been completed. The winning supplier is Computacenter (UK) Limited. The contract, valued at £43,100.94 gross, was signed on 26 January 2026 and is set to run until 25 January 2029. This procurement was conducted under a method described as "Below threshold - unknown".

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying computing equipment and services, especially those that excel in delivering high-quality, durable laptops. It presents a growth opportunity for firms looking to secure contracts with public authorities. Large-scale suppliers like Computacenter are well-positioned to fulfil such demands, highlighting the potential for businesses with established capabilities in the technology sector to engage in similar future contracts with the Met Office or other government authorities. This contract underscores the importance of targeting government tenders within the technology goods sector to drive business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops

Notice Description

Dell Pro-14 x 32 / Dell Pro Rugged x 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,917 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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