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title: "Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4"
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# Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0042113e-b4a8-407e-98b3-4444eefead8b

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of laptops, under the tender title "Purchase of Laptops via CCS RM6098 TPAS 2 framework, Lot 4". This procurement, focused on portable computers, falls under the industry category of "goods" and involved the selective procurement method, utilising a framework agreement approach. The laptops, which include advanced specifications and warranties, are set to be delivered to Southend-on-Sea, with the contractual activities commencing on 27th March 2026 and concluding by 26th March 2029. The process reached the award stage on 10th April 2026, with a contract value of GBP 134,992.01.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in providing high-tech products and technical computer support services. The framework agreement favours responsive and competitive suppliers capable of meeting stringent product specifications and service standards. Companies that are well-versed in engaging with public sector frameworks, and who have robust distribution and technical support capabilities, would be positioned strongly to bid in similar future procurements initiated by local councils like Southend-on-Sea.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking to procure laptops. This procurement was intended as a one-off to allow the replacement of laptops that were deemed unrepairable or found to be lost or stolen. 115x HP ProBook 4 G1iR, Intel Core 5, 35.6 cm (14"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, 24 GB, 256 GB, Windows 11 Pro + 3 Year Premium Onsite Support + 3 Year Accidental Damage Protection warranties. The Supplier has been placed the order using pricing via CCS RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services (TPAS) 2 framework, Lot 4: Information Assured Technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9c7f5f-14dc-40a0-a58f-902f1a50f1f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,992 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,493 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9c7f5f-14dc-40a0-a58f-902f1a50f1f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9c7f5f-14dc-40a0-a58f-902f1a50f1f6
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk

## Provenance

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