Contract award · 3 Mar 2026

QNAP Storage Device Purchase

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded “QNAP Storage Device Purchase” to Akhter Computers Limited for £11,220 on 3 Mar 2026.

Office & computing equipment South West

BuyerDefence Science and Technology Laboratory

Value £11,220

WinnerAkhter Computers Limited SME

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Buyer: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Supplier: Akhter Computers Limited SME
Value: £11,219.63
Procedure: Catalogue purchase
Sector: Office & computing equipment · Computer storage units (CPV 30233100)
Region: South West
Official notice: View on Contracts Finder
Timeline: Contract date3 Mar 2026

Published5 Mar 2026Published 2 days after the contract date

Description

Order placed through CCS TePAS framework.

About the supplier

Akhter Computers Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 02253061).

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