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DMI - Laptop

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HERTFORDSHIRE

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20 Feb 2026 at 08:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire involved the acquisition of a non-standard laptop build, titled "DMI - Laptop," categorised under portable computers. This procurement falls within the industry category of goods and is part of a limited competition method, reflecting a below-threshold procurement process. The contractual period spanned from 8th to 9th August 2025, with the contract formally signed on 7th August 2025. The transaction, valued at £16,162.50 GBP excluding VAT, took place in Harpenden, UK, with details published on 20th February 2026 as a contract notice on Find a Tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers capable of providing specialised technology solutions tailored to the needs of public authorities. Large-scale technology firms, such as PC Specialist LTD, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to participate in similar procurements due to their capacity to deliver customised goods and services. Businesses that focus on developing portable computing devices and have experience with government contracts in the United Kingdom are encouraged to consider this kind of procurement as a catalyst for expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DMI - Laptop

Notice Description

Purchase of non-standard laptop build.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015480-2026
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

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
£16,162 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025 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 HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ictservices@bch.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARPENDEN
Postcode
AL5 4GZ
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St Albans
Electoral Ward
Harpenden West
Westminster Constituency
Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PC SPECIALIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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