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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 720 CCS - Purchase of Surface Pros and Laptops"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 720 CCS - Purchase of Surface Pros and Laptops

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a1a8fb-015d-408e-aeff-91cdc2b092f1

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England recently concluded a procurement process with the title "GB-Manchester: ACE 720 CCS - Purchase of Surface Pros and Laptops." This procurement falls under the industry category of portable computers, specifically delineated by CPV code 30213100. The buying organisation is located in Manchester, UK, and the procurement process was categorised as a tender, reaching its award stage with completion confirmed. The tender was completed on 19th March 2026, with a contract period spanning from 26th to 27th March 2026. It involved the purchase of goods under the CCS Framework RM6098, targeting delivery across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The total value of the tender was £199,960 GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in the provision of portable computers, such as laptops and Surface Pros. Companies equipped to manage international and wide-scale delivery would be well-suited for similar future procurements. Ballicom Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a business poised to benefit from participating in such tenders, especially those structured under recognised frameworks like CCS, offering potential for substantial business growth and market expansion in supplying goods to governmental organisations.

## Notice

Purchase of Surface Pros and Laptops Additional information: Purchased under CCS Framework RM6098

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb70eb4-07b1-4e8c-868a-a624b510ded5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,960 |
| 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 ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb70eb4-07b1-4e8c-868a-a624b510ded5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eb70eb4-07b1-4e8c-868a-a624b510ded5
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1037451099
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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