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title: "IT hardware purchase"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE"
published: "2024-12-09"
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# IT hardware purchase

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cbe4fb2-dfc6-439b-ad1c-3032089667f6

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## Summary

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process for the purchase of IT hardware, classified under "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support." This procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The procurement stage is at the award, with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC on 12 November 2024. The contract period began on 13 November 2024 and ended on 12 December 2024. The procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted in London, England, with the delivery address at postal code NW1 9LN. The total contract value is £29,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and related services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, although this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier. Businesses offering competitive pricing and high-quality IT solutions will find opportunities for growth by engaging in similar procurement processes. The nature of the procurement method – a competitive quotation – suggests that even small and medium-sized enterprises can successfully compete for contracts against larger firms by leveraging their niche expertise and service quality.

## Notice

IT hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009278aa-d6d5-48fa-b146-49cbc806ebb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009278aa-d6d5-48fa-b146-49cbc806ebb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009278aa-d6d5-48fa-b146-49cbc806ebb9
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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