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BEDS 8x Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 laptop (SR00593542)

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire

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08 Sep 2026 at 15:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire procured eight Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 laptops for Bedfordshire policing. The specification is Dell model 210-BPVN with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM and a 512GB solid-state drive. This is a goods requirement for business computing hardware, classified under CPV 44316400 (hardware). The procurement was managed by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, whose headquarters are in Kempston, Bedfordshire. The requirement is a straightforward supply of configured laptop equipment rather than installation, software development or managed IT services, so it is most relevant to computer hardware distributors, authorised Dell resellers and technology suppliers able to provide the stated model and specification to a public-sector police organisation.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. One lot was completed, and Specialist Computer Centres PLC was selected as supplier. The contract was signed on 4 September 2026, with an active contract period from 7 to 8 September 2026. Its value is £12,124.48 excluding VAT, or £14,549.38 including VAT. The award covers the supply of the eight specified Dell laptops. The process used a limited procurement method rather than an open competition, indicating a restricted field of invited suppliers. The recorded award is active and the associated contract is active; there is no indication of cancellation or termination. The successful supplier is a large Birmingham-based technology company.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for a small, concentrated batch of high-performance business laptops for Bedfordshire policing. Suppliers well placed for a future requirement would have reliable access to Dell Pro Max equipment, the ability to source the exact processor, memory and storage configuration, and established distribution arrangements for prompt delivery. A credible competitor would also need experience supplying public-sector or similarly controlled organisations, with dependable order administration, product authenticity and warranty support. The scale suits an established reseller or value-added distributor able to fulfil a complete equipment order rather than a manufacturer of bespoke systems. Familiarity with limited public-sector competitions and below-threshold purchasing routes would help suppliers respond effectively when this buyer next needs comparable endpoint hardware.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BEDS 8x Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 laptop (SR00593542)

Notice Description

Dell Pro Max 16 MC16250 Intel core ultra 7 32GB RAM 512GB SSD MODEL: 210-BPVN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f4de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085024-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,124 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEMPSTON
Postcode
MK43 9AX
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kempston West
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Specialist Computer Centres

Further Information

Notice Documents

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