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title: "Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29fe5335-13c2-49fc-bcbe-8454283d8096"
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buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2025-07-10"
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# Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29fe5335-13c2-49fc-bcbe-8454283d8096

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## Summary

The buying organisation, DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh," classified under the IT services industry category. The procurement focused on delivering services in Wales, United Kingdom, and reached the award stage with the contract valued at £464,333. The tender period concluded on 24 June 2025, followed by the contract commencing on 27 June 2025 and projected to end on 26 June 2030. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents a strategic opportunity for businesses, primarily those specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, and support, to grow and expand their portfolio. While large suppliers like Akhter Computers Limited were awarded the contract, it also offers potential opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria. As the tender was executed via a framework agreement, it highlights the advantage for businesses already participating in these networks to tap into future contract possibilities with esteemed organisations like the DVLA.

## Notice

Provision of IBM Power Series Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f14ac-de62-4ce1-b198-ac4019b04f10 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £464,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £464,333 |
| 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 | DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f14ac-de62-4ce1-b198-ac4019b04f10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f14ac-de62-4ce1-b198-ac4019b04f10
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a97e5c24-495d-422a-a98c-7abd1a34e132
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/155b2963-8e89-4b44-a3b1-780cc1070781
  n/a

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