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Laptops and Desktops 2025-2028

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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11 May 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Laptops and Desktops 2025-2028" is managed by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, England. The contract focuses on the supply of office and computing machinery, specifically laptops and desktops, in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This process has proceeded to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 20th January 2026 and published on 11th May 2026. The procurement method employed is selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is estimated at £876,765 over the course of a three-year period starting on 24th November 2025, with potential for two optional extensions of two years each.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in office and computing machinery. Given the scale of the contract and the specific equipment required, larger businesses that have established capabilities in supplying such goods are well-suited to compete. While the contract does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, it offers a substantial demand for computing equipment, creating potential for businesses to expand their market presence and secure a reliable client in an established educational institution. Stone Technologies Ltd, trading as Converge Technology Solutions, has been awarded the contract, indicating the competitive nature and the scale required to meet the tender's demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laptops and Desktops 2025-2028

Notice Description

Supply of laptops and Desktops. Contract value represents estimated consumption and actual spend may vary. Contract includes 2 x 2 year optional extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56d91535-87bb-46c4-82ee-ec73c12f0871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c84a7081-a1e7-4449-9ef4-d44bc13f994b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£876,765 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£876,765 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Stone Technologies Ltd

Further Information

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