Award

PRN004600 Desktop PCs

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 12:15

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority, a public authority within the sub-central government, initiated the procurement process for the one-off purchase of 180 desktop computers with peripherals. Located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the authority engaged BSL-IT Limited, a supplier operating in Finedon, United Kingdom, for the provision of these goods. The procurement process included an open competition, completed below the established threshold. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting from 5th March 2026 and set to end on 5th June 2026. The gross contract value amounts to £130,461.84, with the opportunity to deliver across numerous UK regions.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the British IT sector to offer computer equipment and supplies within an organised framework. Companies within this industry category possessing capabilities in electronic submissions could effectively participate in such competitions, especially when price is a key scoring criterion. SMEs with competitive pricing strategies in supplying personal computers and peripherals could enhance their market presence and secure growth through contracts with regional authorities like the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority.

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Notice Title

PRN004600 Desktop PCs

Notice Description

The one-off purchase of qty. 180 desktop computers with peripherals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023992-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30213000 - Personal computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,461 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 8PP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Calverton
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSL-IT

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