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Dell Equipment Bulk Purchase

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Jul 2026 at 13:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Dartford Borough Council involves a direct and below-threshold tender for the bulk purchase of Dell equipment, including 50 laptops, 16 docking stations, and 32 monitors. The procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies. The process is now complete, with the contract signed on 16th July 2026 and set to commence on 17th July 2026, running until 8th April 2031. The goods are to be delivered in the region of UKJ4, United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses dealing with computer equipment. While this specific procurement process did not involve competition, similar future tenders could be beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in IT equipment and support services, particularly those keen on establishing relationships with public sector clients like Dartford Borough Council. Businesses with the ability to efficiently supply and integrate IT infrastructure would find such opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell Equipment Bulk Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of Dell Laptops (x50), Docking Stations (x16) and Monitors (x32)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067302-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£42,325 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 8 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH 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
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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