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title: "Provision of Hardware for end users and data centre 25-30"
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# Provision of Hardware for end users and data centre 25-30

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67cd4d0c-6b52-44a6-a3af-f85f60e4603e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Provision of Hardware for end users and data centre 25-30' was initiated by Bedford Borough Council, a local government authority located in Bedford, England. The procurement falls under the 'Computer equipment and supplies' category, with a financial value of £250,000. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award stage has been completed. The successful supplier, Dell Corporation Limited, will deliver the goods in the East of England. Key dates include the award date of 1st August 2025 and a contract period extending from 10th August 2025 to 9th August 2030.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in IT hardware solutions. As the contract was awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement, it suggests the importance of being part of such agreements to compete effectively. Although this project was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, large corporations with experience in handling sizeable IT contracts, like Dell Corporation Limited, would find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their presence in the public sector. Businesses adept at meeting procurement requirements through selective methods should consider strategies to engage with framework agreements, facilitating similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Provision of Hardware for end users and data centre 25-30

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5840c5-c0f1-403a-a31c-c8e98b170fef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5840c5-c0f1-403a-a31c-c8e98b170fef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5840c5-c0f1-403a-a31c-c8e98b170fef
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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