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title: "SMART CITY R&D - Bristol City Council - Open Programmable City Region (OPCR) Hardware Lot 5"
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# SMART CITY R&D - Bristol City Council - Open Programmable City Region (OPCR) Hardware Lot 5

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8296892-0f59-4774-a92a-8bd06d57d93b

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for the title "SMART CITY R&D - Bristol City Council - Open Programmable City Region (OPCR) Hardware Lot 5", focusing on the supply of specialist hardware for an extension of the Open Programmable City Region R&D network. This procurement falls under the computer equipment and supplies industry category. The tender was initiated on 31 July 2019 and the contract period spans from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is £56,488.42, and it was awarded to Softcat Plc. The previous tender period concluded on 18 June 2019. The main procurement category is goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the technology sector to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings. Businesses that specialise in supplying computer hardware and related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can lead to long-term partnerships with public authorities like Bristol City Council, enabling them to leverage technology for innovative projects in urban development.

## Notice

Supply of Specialist Hardware for extension of the Open Programmable City Region, R&D network, following 3 quote competitive tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec307b0c-1571-44ac-a2ca-5106f3185cb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,488 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| 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 | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2019 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec307b0c-1571-44ac-a2ca-5106f3185cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec307b0c-1571-44ac-a2ca-5106f3185cb2
  24th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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