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Essex Dell Docking Stations

THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX

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06 Feb 2026 at 15:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Essex Dell Docking Stations" has been completed by The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, located in Witham, United Kingdom. This tender, part of the public authority sub-central government sector, involved the purchase of 400 Dell Docking Stations under the goods category. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, specifically classified as below threshold without competition. Contracts were signed on 5th February 2026, with the active contract running from 9th to 11th February 2026. The awarded contract had a gross value of £47,707.20, with a net amount of £39,756.00 in GBP currency. Computacenter PLC, a large-scale supplier located in Hertfordshire, was selected as the supplier for this procurement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the microcomputer hardware industry, particularly those capable of supplying docking stations and related equipment. It showcases the potential for growth through direct procurement processes, offering firms a chance to engage with public authorities like the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex. Companies with the capability to meet specific technical requirements and deliver goods promptly without traditional competition stand to benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities. Large suppliers or those looking to expand their reach within the UK market may find this tender format particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essex Dell Docking Stations

Notice Description

400 x Essex Dell Docking Stations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011050-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30215000 - Microcomputer hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,756 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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