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05 Aug 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Anchor Hanover Group, operating as a sub-central government public authority, located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "IT Hardware e-auction February 2026," focused on the procurement of IT hardware including Microsoft Surface Go devices and Lenovo laptops. The contract was finalised on 9th February 2026, with a completion date set for 8th February 2027. The procurement process was completed via an e-auction, with the contract status now marked as 'complete.' The procurement category was goods, and the process was below the threshold with an unknown specific method. The formal contract details were published on 5th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT hardware suppliers, particularly those specialising in personal computers and related technological devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector could find this contract beneficial for expanding their client base and establishing themselves as key suppliers in governmental contracts. Companies with experience in supplying high-quality computer equipment are especially well-suited to compete for similar future tenders conducted by organisations such as Anchor Hanover Group. Additionally, suppliers who can effectively engage in e-auctions will have a competitive advantage in securing contracts of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Hardware e-auction February 2026

Notice Description

An e-auction was completed for the supply of: 20 x Microsoft Surface Go 4 - XHU-00003 20 x Microsoft Surface Go Type Cover Keyboard - KCN-00025 60 x Lenovo T14 Laptop - 21QDS4RC00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dce0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074382-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALLICOM

Further Information

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