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title: "GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase"
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# GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0137b52a-e0cf-4f8d-88b1-94bed698d34e

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: 0428 - Digital Device Purchase" under the industry category of "Portable computers." This contract entails the purchase of desktops and laptops for the council and related organisations in the East of England, United Kingdom, supporting hybrid working and replacing old devices. The procurement was conducted through a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services framework. The contract was awarded to Bechtle Limited, commencing on 5 March 2025 and concluding on 2 March 2026, with a value of £576,235.10. The most recent update to this award was published on 14 August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities, especially for businesses involved in the supply of technology products and associated services. With a contract value exceeding half a million pounds, companies specialising in portable computer hardware can explore such tender opportunities to expand their business reach. While the tender process has been completed, understanding the procurement methods and strategic partnerships like CCS frameworks can be crucial for SMEs and other enterprises planning to compete in future opportunities within public sector technology procurements.

## Notice

Colchester CC intend to purchase a number of desktops and laptops for staff across Colchester City Council (CCC) and related organisations (Colchester Borough Homes - CBH) who require a Windows device for their work. This will enable our organisations (CCC and Colchester Commercial Holdings Limited (CCHL)) to work independently of the corporate network, replace unsupported thin-client WYSE devices and support hybrid working. The devices will be purchased via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services - Lot 2 Hardware following market engagement. Additional information: A direct award was made via CCS framework RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services - Lot 2 Hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d58b37e-59a3-45c7-a27c-06e123f265fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £576,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £576,235 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d58b37e-59a3-45c7-a27c-06e123f265fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d58b37e-59a3-45c7-a27c-06e123f265fa
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=973532073
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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