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QQ26012 - Laptop requirement

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process titled "QQ26012 - Laptop requirement" under the goods category. This tender involves the purchase of 65 HP 255 G10 laptops intended for community group use. The procurement follows a limited competition approach, below the threshold method. The contract was active between 12th and 28th February 2026, with the award date being 10th February 2026. The total gross value of the contract was £18,954, and the supplier selected was BALLICOM LIMITED, a West Midlands-based SME.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and computer hardware sectors. SMEs specialising in portable computing devices like laptops will find a promising market in public tenders like this, especially those catering to community and educational settings. Businesses that supply high-quality portable computers suitable for diverse applications could benefit from engaging with local authorities like Wolverhampton City Council, fostering partnerships for future contracts even at a limited competitive level. The specific focus on laptops suitable for community use suggests potential expansion into related sectors such as software and maintenance services.

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Notice Title

QQ26012 - Laptop requirement

Notice Description

Purchase of 65 x MPN: B39RBAT#ABU HP 255 G10 AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD 15.6" Windows 11 Home Laptop. Laptops are for use by community groups

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06573b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,795 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLICOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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