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title: "Provision of Forensic Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Provision of Forensic Hardware

Buyer: DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa

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## Summary

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of forensic hardware. The tender falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, excluding furniture and software packages. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an award to AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED on 16th December 2025. The contract period extends from 16th December 2025 until 15th December 2028, with a contract value of £39,441.53. The awarded status is active as of the award date, and the process's conclusion reflects successful procurement planning and execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing goods within the region of Wales. The framework agreement setup offers a streamlined entry for businesses already participating in similar frameworks. Companies specialising in office and computing machinery and supplies are ideally suited for such contracts, allowing them to expand their client base with governmental entities like the DVLA. The structured procurement and defined contract duration ensure business stability and potential for sustainable growth during the contract term.

## Notice

Provision of Forensic Hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1cd0e4-7be1-4681-b56e-f21ada24ada4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,441 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1cd0e4-7be1-4681-b56e-f21ada24ada4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1cd0e4-7be1-4681-b56e-f21ada24ada4
  16th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/863b8530-5174-4f65-8e7c-1a8979d3ea8e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9de790d9-6c50-4ad2-bb0c-aa6518cdd038
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