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Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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17 Dec 2024 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge Regional College has completed a further competition procurement process for desktops, titled "Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024". The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Desktop computer' and includes the purchase of gaming desktops (Lot 2) through the Crescent Purchasing Consortium ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement. The tender, valued at £80,274.74, utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for the awarded tender runs from 22 November 2024 to 3 February 2025, with delivery taking place in Cambridge, postcode CB4 2QT. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7 October 2024 and the awarding date of 21 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of specialised gaming desktops. Both SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for participation in such tenders. XMA LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the successful involvement of smaller enterprises. Businesses equipped to supply high-quality desktop computers, particularly in the educational sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements organised by Cambridge Regional College.

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Notice Title

Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024

Notice Description

Cambridge Regional College used the Crescent Purchasing Consortium ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement to purchase Standard desktops in Lot 1, and Gaming desktops in Lot 2. CRC have only awarded Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-594ca85d-591d-4ae8-8fb4-50fb8b9072c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/645aabf4-9e24-4b80-b4cb-6c5e07ca3d49
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,274 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,274 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2024 - 3 Feb 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
CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB4 2QT
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Milton & Waterbeach
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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