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Dell R760 Server

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE

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19 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire involves the acquisition of a Dell R760 Database Server, classified under the goods category, specifically servers. Based in Kempston, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of public authority - sub-central government. The tender for this procurement initiated as a limited competition below threshold and proceeded to the award stage on 19 February 2026. The procurement contract commenced on 17 February 2026 and concluded on 18 February 2026, with a gross contract value of £54,771.01. The successful supplier for this contract is Specialist Computer Centres PLC, located in Birmingham.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware and server supply. Companies with expertise in advanced server technologies, particularly those dealing in large-scale manufacturing or distribution, would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The specific nature of the requirement underscores opportunities for businesses that can deliver high-performance computing solutions and provide support to public sector organisations. The award of this contract to a seasoned supplier like Specialist Computer Centres PLC suggests that businesses with robust technical offerings and proven reliability stand a good chance in similar future tenders within this segment and location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell R760 Server

Notice Description

1x Database server Dell R760

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065884
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015395-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48820000 - Servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,642 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 18 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 AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marie-france.tanak@beds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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