--- title: "Mini Competition RM3733 - Hybrid Laptops" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-04-05" --- # Mini Competition RM3733 - Hybrid Laptops Buyer: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed42557a-a44b-4e20-9a17-0928c006eb39.json) ## Summary Luton Borough Council has issued a mini-competition titled "Mini Competition RM3733 - Hybrid Laptops" under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3733 Technology Products 2, specifically aimed at organisations registered for Volume Hardware Requirements. This procurement process focuses on refreshing the Council's end-user IT devices, with a target of acquiring between 400 to 600 hybrid devices that combine flexibility and functionality, aiming to deliver quality devices at best value for money. The tender was published on 3rd January 2018, with a deadline for submissions by 24th January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 12th February 2018 and will conclude on 31st December 2019, with an estimated total contract value of £320,000, including a minimum value of £280,000 for the selection process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those providing hybrid devices, minicomputers, and microcomputers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method follows a selective procedure that may favour qualified candidates. With the Council's commitment to enhancing technology resources, successful bidders could see substantial growth in their market presence and potentially establish long-term partnerships with Luton Borough Council. ## Notice This mini competition is being issued by invitation only to organisations registered on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM3733 Technology Products 2 Lot 5 for Volume Hardware Requirements [Direct from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)]. Luton Council is seeking to refresh its end user IT devices. The aim of this exercise is to improve the devices currently on the Council estate and to provide technology that is fit for purpose. One of the end user devices that the Council have decided to purchase is hybrid devices, due to their flexibility, functionality and ease of use. This mini competition is being carried out to ensure quality devices offering best value for money. The Council wishes to purchase between 400 to 600 devices over the next two years, of which 100 to 200 devices will be required early in 2018. Please go to the Council's e-procurement portal to download a copy of the tender document, then complete and upload to the portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=61155530-f7f0-e511-810f-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226e77e-0371-4d96-9ca3-444df1ce8677 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £510,000 | | 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 | LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DELL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30212000 - Minicomputer hardware - 30215000 - Microcomputer hardware ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 16:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226e77e-0371-4d96-9ca3-444df1ce8677 - 5 Jan 2018 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226e77e-0371-4d96-9ca3-444df1ce8677 - 3 Jan 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226e77e-0371-4d96-9ca3-444df1ce8677 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e226e77e-0371-4d96-9ca3-444df1ce8677 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=61155530-f7f0-e511-810f-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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