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title: "Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh"
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# Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489370f2-acd0-4f1d-872c-1b4e79c2a998

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh", classified under the computer equipment and supplies category (CPV: 30200000) with additional relevance to hardware (CPV: 44316400). This procurement was concluded with an active award to Specialist Computer Centres plc on 27th April 2026. The total contract value is £7,500,000, covering a contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method used was labelled as "Other", and the tender process operated through a complete tender period, which ended on 28th January 2026. The primary delivery location is listed as Bristol, with postal code BS1 5TB, covering additional geographical scopes including the United Kingdom and broader regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of ICT hardware, especially those capable of supplying to large-scale contracts. The sizeable contract value of £7,500,000 provides an avenue for substantial business growth for ICT suppliers, particularly for those classified as SMEs, due to the contract's suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in delivering computer equipment and services across multiple regions, including international delivery, would be well-positioned to compete and collaborate in this procurement process. The opportunity to work with a major local government authority such as Bristol City Council can also augment a business’s profile and establish a lasting business relationship for future contracts.

## Notice

Bristol City Council ICT Hardware Rolling Refresh

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b29e080-7f5c-4583-b237-61dc753eed6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b29e080-7f5c-4583-b237-61dc753eed6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b29e080-7f5c-4583-b237-61dc753eed6d
  31st July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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