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title: "Purchase of Specialist laptops"
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# Purchase of Specialist laptops

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f70f41a1-1f9f-4473-89c4-9fb3a9d6cd95

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded a public procurement contract to acquire specialist laptops for their Design and Publishing services. The contract was awarded to Bechtle Direct Limited under Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services of the Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework. The procurement falls under the Information Technology Services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract, with a value of £65,000, commenced on 27th August 2024 and will run until 26th December 2024. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and software services, particularly those capable of providing high-end, specialist laptops. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. The NAO’s requirement for specialist laptops aligns with companies that have robust capabilities in delivering advanced technological solutions tailored for efficient publishing and design outputs. Engaging in such contracts can spur growth by enhancing business credibility and opening avenues for future government contracts.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) awarded a contract to Bechtle Direct Limited using Lot 1: Hardware and Software and Associated Services of Crown Commercial Services Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework. The selected supplier will be supplying the NAO with specialist laptops for Design and Publishing services. The contract commenced on Tuesday 27th August 2024 for 4 months until Thursday 26th December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8af0060-3166-492b-a7c1-3c5c354d310b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 26 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECHTLE DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8af0060-3166-492b-a7c1-3c5c354d310b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8af0060-3166-492b-a7c1-3c5c354d310b
  4th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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