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Hardware Maintenance HPE

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Hardware Maintenance HPE" contract, which was executed through a direct procurement method without competition as it fell below the threshold. The contract, designated under the procurement ID C1001042, was aimed at the maintenance and repair of computer equipment. The procurement falls under the services category and specifically targets the delivery region UKK23 in the United Kingdom, with the contract executed on 23rd March 2026. The contract was awarded to CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, a company based in Basingstoke, for a gross amount of GBP 39,628, effective until March 2028.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT hardware maintenance and repair. Businesses operating within the ICT services sector, especially those with expertise in service delivery for local government bodies, could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth. The simplicity of the procurement method indicates potential ease of entry for firms looking to engage with sub-central governmental bodies without facing the competition of larger tenders, thus facilitating business development opportunities within public sector contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Hardware Maintenance HPE

Notice Description

Centreprise International - Hardware Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,023 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

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