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title: "Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d69c6a45-229e-4c36-9236-5b9099f0b777"
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# Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d69c6a45-229e-4c36-9236-5b9099f0b777

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## Summary

The General Optical Council (GOC) has awarded a contract for the purchase of 65 Lenovo laptop computers. The tender titled "Invitation To Tender: Laptops Purchase" was for a total value of £114,157.70. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from May 15, 2024, to August 31, 2024. The deadline for bid submission was on March 20, 2024, and the location for delivery is the GOC London office at 10 Old Bailey.

This procurement process by the GOC presents an opportunity for businesses in the computer configurations sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award was granted to Softcat Plc, showcasing a potential growth avenue for companies similar to theirs. By meeting the specified requirements, businesses can participate in opportunities like this to enhance their revenue and expand their market presence.

## Notice

General Optical Council (GOC) wants to buy 65 units of Lenovo laptop computers as per the below description. Item Details Brand & Model: Lenovo P14s/21HF000UUK. Minimum HD Specifications: Minimum 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, 14" screen size, Minimum i7 processor. Warranty:3Y Premier Support Plus upgrade from 3Y Courier/Carry-in (5WS1L39388) Delivery Service: The bid must offer delivery to the GOC London office at 10 Old Bailey, with option to deliver each laptop to users' home addresses (all within the UK). Extra services: To get the hardware ID for each laptop for them to be enrolled into Autopilot. Date Posted; 12th of March 2024 Deadline for Suppliers Questions 15th of March 2024 Deadline for bids submission: By 5pm on the 20th of March 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9be72ae-97e8-4da3-8033-f5854d00ec20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,128 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30211400 - Computer configurations

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9be72ae-97e8-4da3-8033-f5854d00ec20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9be72ae-97e8-4da3-8033-f5854d00ec20
  9th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY168131
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.optical.org

## Provenance

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