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title: "SALMO Laptops and Optional Services"
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# SALMO Laptops and Optional Services

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c5da993-918a-4584-bc02-e3fd496613c6

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "SALMO Laptops and Optional Services," was conducted by the Defence Equipment and Support of the Ministry of Defence. This procurement falls under the industry category of hardware, specifically focusing on the purchase of 40 brand-new laptops as the existing equipment has become obsolescent. The tender was actively awarded on 29th January 2019, following a selective method originating from a framework agreement. The contract period for the awarded supplier, SOFTWARE BOX LIMITED, commenced on 30th January 2019 and will run until 31st August 2019. The delivery is set to cover various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide IT hardware and associated services. The urgent need for modern laptops within the Ministry of Defence highlights a demand for innovative and efficient solutions in the hardware sector. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality technology products quickly and effectively would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

The DE&S Salvage & Marine Operations (SALMO) team needs to purchase 40 brand-new laptops (and optional services), as a matter of urgency; their in-service laptops are now obsolescent and are unable to effectively run the software packages needed to suppor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216f7fc5-7f37-414c-9297-b9ed2022d6b5 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216f7fc5-7f37-414c-9297-b9ed2022d6b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216f7fc5-7f37-414c-9297-b9ed2022d6b5
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c6b1b93-ef24-413d-9218-ed44a01abafb
  Fully signed order form Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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