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Branch Replacement Hardware and Peripherals

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process undertaken by Post Office Limited involves the "Branch Replacement Hardware and Peripherals" tender, focusing on office and computing machinery, excluding furniture and software packages. This procurement, categorised under goods, aims to provide Electronic Point of Sale hardware and peripherals, including spares, across the UK. The procurement process has reached the contract update stage as of 18th March 2026. The contract was initially signed on 17th February 2023, with its duration spanning 1440 days. The procurement follows a tender initiation type, guided by legal standards under CELEX: 32014L0024, with the procurement period ensuring compliance with PCIDSS standards by March 2026.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related equipment, as outlined in CPV code 30230000. Firms capable of delivering seamless integration with existing technology platforms and ensuring operational continuity are prime candidates. Awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, this procurement process highlights the potential growth avenues for companies in the hardware and peripheral sector, leveraging significant contract values and strategic deployment requirements. Businesses equipped to maintain compliance standards, provide robust technical support, and offer consistent training across estate operations would find worthwhile prospects in competing for such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Branch Replacement Hardware and Peripherals

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Electronic Point of Sale hardware and Peripherals including spares.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066df3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024750-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30230000 - Computer-related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

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