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title: "NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation"
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buyer: "VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY"
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# NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation

Buyer: VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48d569f-539a-4589-905a-1230a65a98fd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NFC189 Summer IT Laptop Aggregation" was spearheaded by the Crown Commercial Service, providing a contractual opportunity for the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to obtain laptops. This process, focusing on the hardware industry category, targets locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement concluded with an active award on 19th September 2025, following the end of the tender period on 24th July 2025. The contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was in the award stage as of the latest update.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity, particularly for companies involved in hardware provision and those capable of participating in framework agreements. While the contract was awarded to Probrand Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham, businesses that excel in offering competitive pricing through economies of scale should consider future opportunities of this nature. Though the procurement is not specifically oriented toward SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it still provides a benchmark for engaging in substantial government contracts, underscoring the importance of strategic partnerships and efficient supply chains within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. The VCA participated in the summer IT Aggregation (NFC189), purchasing laptops.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a973ab8-a805-4c60-9257-e6bc01c9757b |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,500 |
| 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 | VCA - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS5 6XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lockleaze |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a973ab8-a805-4c60-9257-e6bc01c9757b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a973ab8-a805-4c60-9257-e6bc01c9757b
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3603430-a9da-4a1f-aadd-343f8d51b4ab
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