This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 13:25

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 16:36

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the City & County of Swansea for the purchase of 1,000 laptops is now complete. This contract was procured through an open procedure under UK devolved regulations applicable to sub-central government authorities, and classified under the 'goods' category with a focus on computer equipment and supplies. The awarded contract was signed with Computacenter (UK) Limited and commenced on the 8th of June 2026, with a planned end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement activities are centred in Swansea, UK, with a gross contract value of £902,280. The tender process involved multiple stages including planning, tender, and award, with key milestone dates officially recorded in 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in supplying computer equipment and supplies to engage with public sector clients, especially in the UK. The successful contract with a large corporation like Computacenter indicates the potential for high-value contracts and the importance of meeting quality and pricing criteria. Businesses, particularly large-scale suppliers, that specialise in IT goods and have the capability to handle large orders and deliveries across the country are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract underscores the robustness of engaging in procurement exercises with sub-central governmental bodies, offering possibilities for significant business growth and expansion into public sector markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of 1000 Laptops

Notice Description

Purchase of 1000 Laptops in batches

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065159-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£675,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£751,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£751,900 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...