--- title: "Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-07-24" --- # Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ad.json) ## Summary Somerset NHS Foundation Trust successfully completed a procurement process for a 12-month contract, with an option for an additional 12-month extension, focusing on the provision of Dell PCs, laptops, servers, and storage. This contract, valued at approximately £1,680,000 annually, is classified under the hardware category and supports the Trust’s IT infrastructure needs. The trust is located in Taunton, UK, and the procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. This decision was based on a lack of suitable tenders in a restricted process and was facilitated through the NHS Shared Business Services framework. The contract was awarded to Dell Corporation Ltd on July 21, 2026, allowing for continuity and compatibility across the Trust's technological platforms. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware, especially those capable of providing comprehensive solutions tailored to healthcare environments. Businesses aligned with the mandates of public sector frameworks, like the NHS Shared Business Services, gain an edge through established relationships and preferential terms. Companies aiming for growth should focus on interoperability with existing infrastructures and the ability to supply large-scale projects. The emphasis on operational efficiency, standardisation, and value for money presents an attractive prospect for businesses poised to cater to such directives. ## Notice Provision of Dell PC's, Laptops, Servers and Storage for the estate of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A review of suppliers available on the NHS Shared Business Services framework was undertaken to assess their ability to meet the Trust's requirements for IT hardware, associated services, and support. Dell Technologies was identified as the supplier best able to provide the full suite of equipment and services regularly utilised across the Trust. In addition, the Trust benefits from preferential pricing and commercial terms available through Dell's participation in the framework. The award supports standardisation of equipment, compatibility with existing infrastructure, operational efficiency, and value for money, and has been made in accordance with the framework agreement. ### Procurement Information A review of suppliers available on the NHS Shared Business Services framework was undertaken to assess their ability to meet the Trust's requirements for IT hardware, associated services, and support. Dell Technologies was identified as the supplier best able to provide the full suite of equipment and services regularly utilised across the Trust. In addition, the Trust benefits from preferential pricing and commercial terms available through Dell's participation in the framework. The award supports standardisation of equipment, compatibility with existing infrastructure, operational efficiency, and value for money, and has been made in accordance with the framework agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070473-2026 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,360,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 5DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 44316400 - Hardware ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070473-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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