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HP CTO forensic workstation upgrade

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have completed a procurement process for the "HP CTO forensic workstation upgrade," aimed at purchasing four new digital forensic workstations to replace outdated hardware. The procurement falls under the clinical forensics equipment and supplies category, with the goods contract being awarded to Misco Technologies Limited. The direct procurement method was employed, specified as below threshold without competition, and pertained to a public authority within the sub-central government classification. Located in the City of London, the contract period spans from 13th February 2026 to 13th February 2028, with a gross contract value of £34,012.32. The contract was signed on 4th February 2026, and the procurement process is now complete.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of forensic equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality digital forensic workstations. Large companies like Misco Technologies Limited, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to such procurements due to their capacity to meet technical specifications and supply requirements. Suppliers specializing in niche forensic technologies could find similar future opportunities by closely monitoring procurement notices from sub-central government bodies, such as the City of London. This type of contract can serve as a valuable reference and enhance visibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

HP CTO forensic workstation upgrade

Notice Description

Purchase of four new digital forensic worksations as part of the upgrade and replace old hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024380-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33950000 - Clinical forensics equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISCO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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