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

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 May 2026 at 12:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has concluded a procurement process for "DN813252 Call-Off via Direct Award under the ICT Hardware and Professional Services Framework" that focuses on refreshing the Council's ICT desktop infrastructure. The contract has advanced to the award stage, with a formal contract start date set for 24 May 2026, to run until 31 March 2027. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, headquartered in Sheffield, has been selected as the supplier to provide 1,025 devices, valued at £930,043.98 (gross). The procurement, which is under a selective method and not competitive, falls within the "Computer equipment and supplies" category and the delivery is concentrated in the Liverpool region. The legal basis for this procurement is described under the legislation UKPGA 2023/54, with quotations valid until at least 1 May 2026.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and configuration of computer hardware and related services, particularly those with frameworks in place for public sector engagements. Large-scale distributors or IT service providers with experience in public authority requirements and capable of fulfilling substantial and stringent hardware demands would be especially well-suited to leverage such public procurement activities. They can benefit from assured timelines and a structured framework, allowing them to position themselves competitively in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

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. Quotations to be valid until at least 1 May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043471-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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