---
title: "Provision of Dell Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05881a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# Provision of Dell Hardware

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05881a

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Dell hardware. This procurement, identified by reference NOCP00601, was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The procurement reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 14th August 2025, and it is set to conclude on 14th November 2025. The contract involves the supply of computer-related equipment and is valued at approximately £38,503.56, including VAT. The goods will be delivered to locations within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware, particularly those capable of providing technology solutions that can integrate seamlessly into existing systems. The choice of a direct award to Dell reflects the procurement authority's trust in their reliability and strong after-sales support. Companies looking to expand in public sector markets would be well-suited to consider similar opportunities, especially those with proven track records in delivering high-quality, compatible IT solutions. Large enterprises with the ability to meet specific technical requirements and deliver within tight timeframes may find significant potential for business growth in engagements of this nature.

## Notice

Dell has been selected to supply IT hardware under procurement reference NOCP00601. The goods must meet defined technical and compatibility requirements and be delivered within a specified timeframe. Dell was chosen based on their reliability, integration with existing systems, and strong after-sales support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048828-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,086 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| 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

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048828-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048828-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dell.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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