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title: "Purchase of Laptops and Desktops"
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# Purchase of Laptops and Desktops

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bfbefea-6aee-4c5f-a62d-b0669a595e8f

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service has concluded the award stage of a contract for purchasing computer equipment, including 153 desktops and various notebook models, for their phased hardware replacement programme. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies, with the CPV code 30200000. Located in Reading, England, this selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded entirely on a price-only basis. Despite the tender period ending on 1st November 2025, the contract commenced on 25th November 2025, and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The award was made on 5th December 2025, with the contract valued at £169,083.05 to WCL (UK) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs engaged in the production and supply of computer hardware and related equipment. Companies specialising in data-processing machines, personal and portable computers, and ICT solutions for the public sector could find similar tenders advantageous. The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service’s reliance on a framework agreement indicates potential for future similar procurements, offering a steady stream of opportunities for businesses well-versed in dealing within established public sector framework arrangements. The focus on a 100% price-based awarding criterion suggests that competitive pricing strategies could be crucial for businesses aiming to win such contracts.

## Notice

The Authority is purchasing 153 Desktops, 20 Notebook ThinkPad Gen6 and 100 Notebook ThinkPad Ryzen5 - as part of its phased replacement of 4-year-old laptops and desktops which have completed its replacement cycle. The Authority utilised Everything ICT - full range of ICT Products, Solutions, Services and Support forthe public sectorto award the contract on 100% price only basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ecef1c-5714-4092-9aca-4e56132cc9a7 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,083 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WCL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)
- 30211000 - Mainframe computer
- 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30213400 - Central processing units for personal computers
- 30213500 - Pocket computers
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware
- 30216000 - Magnetic or optical readers
- 30220000 - Digital cartography equipment
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ecef1c-5714-4092-9aca-4e56132cc9a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ecef1c-5714-4092-9aca-4e56132cc9a7
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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