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title: "GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement"
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# GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement

Buyer: ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c41e8b59-6d6d-4106-b67c-fd569e98edcd

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## Summary

The Essex Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner Fire & Rescue Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "GB-Witham: ECFRS00386 Laptop Hardware Replacement". This tender, classified under the "Computer equipment and supplies" category, involves the procurement of Lenovo 21M7002MUK laptops for hardware replacement. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, sees a contract beginning on 1st April 2025 and running until 30th September 2025. The contract, valued at £98,041.50, was awarded to Academia The technology group following a competition under the KCS Y21028 IT Hardware Lot 2 framework. The delivery location specified is within the East of England, UK.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, particularly those experienced with public sector contracts. With a focus on the supply of new laptop hardware and its associated warranties, companies that can provide high-quality, reliable IT equipment would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Particularly, this opportunity is well-suited for suppliers who are adept in managing product deliveries within a defined timeframe and aligning with procurement framework specifications. While the tender did not prioritise SMEs, it encouraged participation from VCSE organisations, highlighting inclusiveness in procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Laptop Hardware Purchase. Purchase agreement for the Laptop Hardware Refresh. Contract award notice is for the purchase of Lenovo 21M7002MUK laptops from a further competition process via the KCS Y21028 IT Hardware Lot 2 The Provision of New IT Hardware Products framework. The contract is for a supply of hardware only with it's included warranty as per original specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e89f9b-bdc3-4741-b6bd-d794176524ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,041 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,041 |
| 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 | ESSEX POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WITHAM |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM8 3HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Silver End & Cressing |
| Westminster constituency | Witham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA THE TECHNOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 17:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e89f9b-bdc3-4741-b6bd-d794176524ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e89f9b-bdc3-4741-b6bd-d794176524ba
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=935800728
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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