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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was overseen by Bath Spa University, seeking to obtain macOS laptops and protective cases under the title "Laptop Loan - macOS Devices + Cases". The industry category for this tender falls under office and computing machinery and equipment. Delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, having been initiated as a tender process through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th May 2025, with the contract period lasting from 11th May 2025 to 15th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in providing computing equipment and accessories. As the procurement method was selective, businesses capable of being part of relevant frameworks would have been well-suited to compete. The award was made to Academia Ltd, highlighting a successful supplier partnership in this field. Although the opportunity is complete, it underscores the importance of being aligned with framework agreements to capture similar future business prospects with public sector universities and institutions.

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Notice Title

Laptop Loan - macOS Devices + Cases

Notice Description

Laptop Loan - macOS Devices + Cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-544f5fc2-1731-4de1-b5ba-96f4400f1b80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc016d92-281f-41c2-8987-ddf1e925a38b
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
£38,317 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,317 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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