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title: "Leasing of Laptops"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Leasing of Laptops

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73c57b22-7691-4ded-b6fb-e85ae4e229c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the leasing of laptops by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has progressed to the award stage. This contract falls within the computer equipment and supplies category and was managed via a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The contract period spans from 18th February 2026 to 17th February 2030, with the award being published on 13th March 2026. Despite its high value, this tender is deemed unsuitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the contracting method and long-term nature necessitate a substantial operational capacity.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses in the computer equipment industry, as it demands the capacity to supply and manage a high-value lease agreement. Companies with capabilities in providing and maintaining computer equipment on a potentially extensive scale, akin to Dell Bank International d.a.c., who have been awarded the contract, can find promising avenues for revenue generation and expansion through long-term contractual commitments like this. Furthermore, the negotiated procedure underscores the opportunity for firms specialising in tailored solutions and maintaining close client relationships to enhance their portfolio with government projects.

## Notice

Lease contract for Laptop provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebd3cc-c920-4452-8d13-1eaba12ce7f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,228,528 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,975,460 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELL BANK INTERNATIONAL D.A.C. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebd3cc-c920-4452-8d13-1eaba12ce7f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cebd3cc-c920-4452-8d13-1eaba12ce7f2
  13th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d460c68-ec65-4960-b349-88f4dcee8e63

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