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The Supply and Delivery of IT Hardware

GLASS FUTURES LTD

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02 Mar 2026 at 14:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by GLASS FUTURES LTD centred around the supply and delivery of IT hardware, specifically servers and associated equipment. The contract was awarded to PC Specialist Limited, a large-scale supplier, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. This tender falls within the industry category of 'Information systems and servers' and is located in St Helens, United Kingdom. The procurement was concluded through a limited method, featuring competition below the threshold. Critical dates include the contract period starting on 15th December 2025 and ending on 22nd February 2026, with the contract signed on 14th December 2025 and the final award active as of 2nd March 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware to showcase their capabilities and secure contracts with public undertakings like GLASS FUTURES LTD. Although the competition was limited, ensuring a focused selection process, businesses with experience in delivering information systems and server technologies would find this tender appealing. Such contracts can promote growth by expanding reach in public sector markets and building relationships with significant entities like GLASS FUTURES LTD. Companies similar to PC Specialist Limited, comfortable with large-scale supply under specific legal frameworks, are particularly well-suited for similar future procurements in the IT industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of IT Hardware

Notice Description

The procurement of a server and associated IT hardware

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018494-2026
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

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 22 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASS FUTURES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 5DT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PC SPECIALIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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