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Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed a procurement process for a 12-month contract, with an option for an additional 12-month extension, focusing on the provision of Dell PCs, laptops, servers, and storage. This contract, valued at approximately £1,680,000 annually, is classified under the hardware category and supports the Trust’s IT infrastructure needs. The trust is located in Taunton, UK, and the procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was based on a lack of suitable tenders in a restricted process and was facilitated through the NHS Shared Business Services framework. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on July 21, 2026, allowing for continuity and compatibility across the Trust's technological platforms.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, especially those capable of providing comprehensive solutions tailored to healthcare environments. Businesses aligned with the mandates of public sector frameworks, like the NHS Shared Business Services, gain an edge through established relationships and preferential terms. Companies aiming for growth should focus on interoperability with existing infrastructures and the ability to supply large-scale projects. The emphasis on operational efficiency, standardisation, and value for money presents an attractive prospect for businesses poised to cater to such directives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage

Notice Description

Provision of Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage for the estate of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A review of suppliers available on the NHS Shared Business Services framework was undertaken to assess their ability to meet the Trust's requirements for IT hardware, associated services, and support. Dell Technologies was identified as the supplier best able to provide the full suite of equipment and services regularly utilised across the Trust. In addition, the Trust benefits from preferential pricing and commercial terms available through Dell's participation in the framework. The award supports standardisation of equipment, compatibility with existing infrastructure, operational efficiency, and value for money, and has been made in accordance with the framework agreement.

Procurement Information

A review of suppliers available on the NHS Shared Business Services framework was undertaken to assess their ability to meet the Trust's requirements for IT hardware, associated services, and support. Dell Technologies was identified as the supplier best able to provide the full suite of equipment and services regularly utilised across the Trust. In addition, the Trust benefits from preferential pricing and commercial terms available through Dell's participation in the framework. The award supports standardisation of equipment, compatibility with existing infrastructure, operational efficiency, and value for money, and has been made in accordance with the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070473-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,360,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELL

Further Information

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