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16 Jun 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority recently concluded a procurement process for purchasing ICT hardware through the Health Trust Europe (HTE) Framework HTE-011002 ICT Solutions ComIT3. The procurement, identified by the title "ICT Hardware," falls under the industry category of minicomputer hardware and was completed as a direct award, making use of a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £67,784.82, was signed on 16th June 2026. The buyer, located in Aylesbury, intended to procure 22 Toughbook hardware units with screen protectors, targeting delivery within the County of Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes. The procurement stage is complete, having been tagged as both "award" and "contract." The main focus was on goods procurement concerning public order and safety.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in ICT hardware supply, particularly those specialising in rugged computing solutions such as Toughbooks. Given the specific requirements and direct award procurement method, large-scale suppliers with the capacity to fulfil such targeted orders efficiently would be well-suited to engage in similar opportunities under established frameworks like the HTE ICT Solutions ComIT3. Businesses in regions aligned with the buyer’s location—such as Greater London and the South East—may have a logistical advantage. Furthermore, participation in these frameworks increases visibility and access to future procurement avenues governed by public law and associated bodies.

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Notice Title

ICT Hardware

Notice Description

Purchase of 22 Toughbook hardware with screen protectors via HTE ICT Solutions framework ComIT3 HTE-011002.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 22 Toughbook hardware with screen protectors via the HTE Framework 011002 - ICT Solutions ComIT3. Additional information: Direct Award single purchase via HTE Framework HTE-011002 ICT Solutions

Procurement Information

This is a below threshold direct call-off order in accordance with HTE Framework HTE-011002 ICT Solutions 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056716-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30212000 - Minicomputer hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,784 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE AND MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANIA UK (CCS

Further Information

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