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title: "Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e366"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e366.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-04-17"
---

# Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)]

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e366

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## Summary

Historic England has completed a procurement process for 'Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256)', initially titled 'Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)'. The tender, categorised under 'goods', focuses on tablet computers and other computer equipment and supplies. Located in Swindon, the contract spans two years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with options to extend for an additional three years (+1+1+1). The procurement method used was open procedure, covered by GPA regulations, and the contract has been awarded to Albion Computers Plc with a value of £1,500,000. Key dates include the contract signing on 17th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software procurement and technical support services. Companies with expertise in tablet computers and a capability to provide comprehensive technical support will find this contract particularly attractive. SMEs will benefit from competing, considering the active involvement of Albion Computers Plc, an SME in London. This procurement aligns with servicing the historical and cultural sectors, offering a chance for interested suppliers to establish themselves in a stable and potentially long-term relationship.

## Notice

Historic England requires a service to procure and provide full technical support for all aspects of Historic England's "specialist" hardware and software for a period of TWO years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027 with an option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years.Further details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic England requires a service to procure and provide full technical support for all aspects of Historic England's "specialist" hardware and software for a period of TWO years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027 with an option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years from 01/05/2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015833-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALBION COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30213200 - Tablet computer

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015833-2025
- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005873-2025
- 18 Feb 2025 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005637-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://historicengland.org.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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