Award

Supply of Apple Products and Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

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12 May 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Keele has successfully concluded a procurement process for the supply of Apple products and associated services as part of a call-off contract under the NWPUC Apple Equipment and Associated Services Framework. This falls within the computer equipment and supplies industry category, located in Newcastle, England, with delivery to ST5 5BG. The procurement process, classified as selective and a call-off from a framework agreement, entered the award stage with the contract already active. The contract commenced on 1st February 2026 and will conclude on 31st January 2030. The entire procurement process was completed by 27th February 2026, with an award value of £1,000,000.

This tender presents substantial growth prospects for large-scale enterprises that specialise in computer equipment and supplies, particularly those that have experience supplying Apple products and associated services. The contract awarded to Academia Limited, demonstrates opportunities for businesses with established frameworks and the capacity to deliver substantial contracts efficiently. While the tender was not specified as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights significant potential for well-established suppliers to form lasting partnerships and secure substantial contracts with reputable institutions like the University of Keele.

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Notice Title

Supply of Apple Products and Associated Services

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract Under the NWPUC Apple Equipment and Associated Services Framework Reference: TS3028 NW . Initial term 24months plus x2 12-month extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47d4a066-5e9a-422c-9b93-f287be490eeb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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