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title: "Technology and associated services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Technology and associated services

Buyer: THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4194b6cc-8236-451e-b1cc-21150f8eb0cf

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## Summary

The Planning Inspectorate, located in Slough, England, has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Technology and associated services" by awarding it to XMA LIMITED. This process involved a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 2, focusing on the supply of computer equipment and supplies, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals. The procurement, categorised under computer equipment and supplies, utilised a selective method, and the key contract dates are from 20th June 2026 to 19th June 2030. The tender period ended on 20th January 2026, and the award was published on 27th May 2026, with a total contract value of £10,000,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and hardware provision, particularly those able to supply and support desktop and laptop solutions, as well as associated services like configuration, support, and disposal. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, making it an excellent growth opportunity for such entities within the IT sector. As a large-scale buyer, The Planning Inspectorate's engagement with a substantial contract value could also lead to further opportunities in maintaining a long-term partnership and expanding supply capabilities.

## Notice

Crown Commercial service - Framework Agreement RM6098 Lot 2 Supply of hardware, including but not limited to: Desktops Laptop Monitors Mouse/Keyboard and peripherals Build/Configuration Service support including Break/Fix Disposal Asset tagging & management The contract is for four years with the option to extend for an additional 4 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f128805-f861-44d0-9e00-40eef7abd5b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE |
| Locality | SLOUGH |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL1 4PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Slough |
| Electoral ward | Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Slough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f128805-f861-44d0-9e00-40eef7abd5b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f128805-f861-44d0-9e00-40eef7abd5b8
  27th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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