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09 Jun 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Bath Spa University as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire "MacBook Airs - Nov 2023", to replace staff devices that have reached the end of their life. This falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages". The procurement is classified under a selective procurement method, specifically a "Call-off from a framework agreement". The tender was completed, with Academia Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract value was £31,783.50, and the delivery location is in the South West, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was marked as complete on 9 June 2026, with key dates including a contract period from 3 November 2023 to 27 November 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing IT equipment and services, particularly those experienced in fulfilling framework agreements for educational institutions. Companies capable of supplying computing machinery and related supplies are well-suited to compete in such contracts. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not indicated as specifically suitable for this tender, large-scale suppliers such as Academia Ltd, with the capacity to deliver significant orders promptly, may find similar tenders advantageous for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MacBook Airs - Nov 2023

Notice Description

MacBook Airs to replace end of life staff devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-497f6be5-8fd9-4f6d-8a90-2f6cf13e9baa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e00e91-b9b8-403d-8732-e8eeeadf4699
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,783 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,783 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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