DN813252 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: ICT Desktop Refresh_26

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 13:11

Award

12 May 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "DN813252 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework" for their ICT Desktop Refresh programme for the year 2026/27. The contract, initiated through a selective procurement method and awarded under an established framework, involved the supply of 1025 devices including ThinkPad L14 Gen6 laptops and TC M70q Gen 5 Tiny desktops. The process was part of a non-competitive framework aimed at ensuring the timely refresh of the Council’s IT infrastructure. The contract commenced on 24th May 2026 and is expected to be completed by 31st March 2027, with the main location of delivery being Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specializing in computer equipment and related services. Businesses with expertise in supplying IT hardware at scale, particularly those with existing framework agreements with public sector buyers, are well-suited to compete in such processes. The involvement of a large supplier like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd highlights the opportunity for businesses that can supply high-quality IT products efficiently. Furthermore, companies aiming to enhance their footprint within governmental frameworks will find value in such strategic tender engagements, as they offer a steady demand and structured procurement timelines.

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Notice Title

DN813252 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework; DN776588: ICT Desktop Refresh_26

Notice Description

The Council requires 1025 devices to be provided to support the Council rolling device refresh programme in 2026/27. 985 x ThinkPad L14 Gen6, Win 11 Pro64 standard image (preload), Intel(r) Core(tm) Core U5 225U 1.5G 12C 14T, 16 GB DDR5-5600MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 8 GB), 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal, 14" WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, 45%NTSC, 400 nits, 60Hz, DBEF5, Camera 5MP RGB+IR with Dual Microphone, No WWAN, ABS, Intel(r) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 AX vPro(r) & Bluetooth(r) 5.1 (Windows 10) or Bluetooth(r) 5.3 (Windows 11), WARRANTY 3YPremier UK L13/L14/L15 (CPN), Protection 3Y KYD Add On [21S7S42M00] 40 x TC M70q Gen 5 Tiny, Win 11 Pro64 standard image (preload), 14th Generation Intel(r) Core(tm) i5-14400T Processor (E-cores up to 3.00GHz, P-cores up to 4.40GHz), 16 GB DDR4-3200MHz (SODIMM) - (2 x 8 GB), 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC Opal, WARRANTY 3Y Premier, Protection 3Y KYD Add On [12TESA4500] Devices to be provided in accordance with agreed timescales to support the Council's refresh program.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£775,036 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£775,036 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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