Laptop Refresh
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria · Police and fire
In brief
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria awarded computer hardware and telecoms work to Softcat plc, Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions and Probrand Limited and 9 others on 4 November 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £30,568,044 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 30 January 2026.
It is split into 7 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Laptops and Desktops 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of laptops and desktops | Computer hardware | £9,730,170 |
| Mobile Phones 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of mobile phones and associated accessories. | Computer hardware | £4,706,175 |
| IT Consumables and Peripherals 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of IT consumables and peripherals. | Computer hardware | £2,289,630 |
| ANPR Equipment and Support 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of ANPR equipment and support. | Computer hardware | £650,000 |
| Audio Visual Equipment and Support 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of audio visual equipment and support. | Computer hardware | £2,027,100 |
| Network and Server Equipment and Maintenance 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of network and server equipment and maintenance. | Computer hardware | £8,164,969 |
| Networking Connectivity 30 January 2026 to 29 January 2030 What this lot coversThe supply of networking connectivity equipment and support. | Computer hardware | £3,000,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softcat plc Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions Probrand Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Laptops and Desktops | £9,730,170 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| CDW Limited Probrand Limited (SME) Digital Devices Limited (SME) | Mobile Phones | £4,706,175 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 June 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Insight Direct (UK) Ltd Banner Group Ltd Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions | IT Consumables and Peripherals | £2,289,630 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Insight Direct (UK) Ltd Cleartone Telecoms Limted (SME) Qro Solutions Limited (SME) | ANPR Equipment and Support | £650,000 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions Probrand Limited (SME) Information and Data Networks Supplies Limited (SME) 12 bids received | Audio Visual Equipment and Support | £2,027,100 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Insight Direct (UK) Ltd Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions Ng-It Ltd (SME) 12 bids received | Network and Server Equipment and Maintenance | £8,164,969 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Insight Direct (UK) Ltd GBM Digital Technologies Ltd (Trading as Sync) (SME) Stone Technologies Limited trading as Converge Technology Solutions 12 bids received | Networking Connectivity | £3,000,000 | Awarded 13 April 2026 5 May 2026 to 4 May 2030 |
| Probrand Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Laptops and Desktops | £2,730,476 | Awarded 23 October 2026 6 November 2026 to 5 November 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 066410-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 033951-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 069949-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 101198-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 105053-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
52Awards
26Suppliers it has used most for computer hardware
- Banner Group Ltd1 contract
- CDW Limited1 contract
- Cleartone Telecoms Limted1 contract
- Digital Devices Limited1 contract
- GBM Digital Technologies Ltd (Trading as Sync)1 contract
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From notice 066410-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.