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IT Hardware and Consumables

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a public procurement process concerning the purchase and supply of IT Hardware and Consumables. This contract focuses on the delivery of goods in the hardware category, specifically covering items like headphones, cables, USB-C hubs, and assistive technology, such as ergonomic mice and keyboards. The procurement, with the title "IT Hardware and Consumables," was initiated without prior publication through a limited award procedure. Key details include a mini-competition conducted via the Crow Commercial Services Framework, reference number RM6098, under Lot 1 for Technology Products & Associated Service 2. This contract, currently active, saw successful conclusion with the award to Specialist Computer Centres, serving various UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKF, among others, with a total contract value of £300,000, finalised on 25 March 2026.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of IT hardware and consumables, particularly those who are part of established frameworks like Crow Commercial Services. Companies specialising in ergonomic and assistive technology products may find this tender beneficial for showcasing their unique offerings and expanding their client base. Given the competitive nature of the award criteria, which includes both quality and price assessments, SMEs with a strong emphasis on quality and social value stand well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts. Businesses operating across the UK regions stated and with capabilities to deliver innovative technology solutions are likely to thrive under the opportunities presented by similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware and Consumables

Notice Description

Procurement of purchase and supply of IT Hardware and Consumables including headphones, cables, USB-C Hubs, assistive technology, such as ergonomic mice and keyboards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini Competition via Crow Commercial Services Framework It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products & Associated Service 2. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

Procurement Information

The tender was issued as mini Comp to 16 suppliers via CCS framework. It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6098 for the provision of Technology Products & Associated Service 2. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 1 Hardware and Software and Associated Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06741b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

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