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ICT Laptop purchase

NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD

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03 Feb 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lighthouse Board, a body governed by public law based in Edinburgh, has completed an ICT Laptop Purchase procurement process. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting tablet computers, with a CPV code of 30213200. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated through the CCS Framework RM6098, Lot 8. The procurement lot involved the acquisition of 30 Microsoft Surface Laptops. The process was concluded with the award of a contract valued at £48,270 to Ballicom Ltd, signed on 3rd February 2026. The items are destined for delivery in the UKM region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology products and associated services, especially those already engaged as suppliers within recognised frameworks like CCS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tech industry, such as Ballicom Ltd, can leverage such contracts to expand their business footprints by providing high-demand goods to public sector organisations. Engaging in such pre-established frameworks can streamline market entry and foster growth through government-sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ICT Laptop purchase

Notice Description

Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot PC for Business - 7th Edition - Intel Core Ultra 7 - 268V / up to 5 GHz - Win 11 Pro - Intel Arc Graphics 140V - 32 GB RAM - 1 TB SSD - 13.8 touchscreen 2304 x 1536 @ 120 Hz - Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth - black - 30 Of CCS Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 - Lot 8.

Procurement Information

Awarded through CCS Framework RM6098, Lot 8.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Contact Name
Lindsey Wilkinson
Contact Email
lindsey.wilkinson@nlb.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314733103

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 3DA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLICOM

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