Tender

Purchase of 1000 Laptops

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is currently undertaking an open tender procedure for the procurement of 1,000 laptops, which will be delivered in two shipments. This procurement activity falls under the computer equipment and supplies category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The laptops are intended to enhance digital capabilities within Swansea, South Wales. Interested businesses have until 9th March 2026 to submit their tenders via the eTender Wales platform. The tender enquiry period concludes on 2nd March 2026, with the anticipated award by 13th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will last until 31st March 2027, with a total estimated value of £675,000 (exclusive of VAT).

This procurement offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those capable of fulfilling large orders at competitive prices while maintaining high quality standards. The tendering process is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With quality forming 40% of the award criteria and pricing 60%, companies that can provide reliable products efficiently are likely to thrive. Given Swansea's strategic location within the UK, this contract could bolster business growth through a partnership with a public authority committed to bolstering local infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 1000 Laptops

Notice Description

Purchase of 1000 Laptops in 2 deliveries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012389-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
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

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