---
title: "Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613f6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613f6

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, focuses on the acquisition of computing equipment, specifically "Dell Pro-14 / Pro Rugged Laptops". The procurement is categorised under the office and computing machinery industry, with the contracting process now in the award stage, having been completed. The winning supplier is Computacenter (UK) Limited. The contract, valued at £43,100.94 gross, was signed on 26 January 2026 and is set to run until 25 January 2029. This procurement was conducted under a method described as "Below threshold - unknown".

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying computing equipment and services, especially those that excel in delivering high-quality, durable laptops. It presents a growth opportunity for firms looking to secure contracts with public authorities. Large-scale suppliers like Computacenter are well-positioned to fulfil such demands, highlighting the potential for businesses with established capabilities in the technology sector to engage in similar future contracts with the Met Office or other government authorities. This contract underscores the importance of targeting government tenders within the technology goods sector to drive business expansion.

## Notice

Dell Pro-14 x 32 / Dell Pro Rugged x 3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008849-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,917 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008849-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008849-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.computacenter.com/en-gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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