Award

Supply of Laptops

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Award

07 May 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Laptops" was conducted by Bath Spa University, located in Bath, South West, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of computer-related services with a focus on goods, specifically MacBook Air 13-Inch laptops with M3 Chip and 8Core. The process utilised a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without a prior publication of a contract notice, through the Apple HE Framework. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 14th May 2024. The contract period ran from 15th May 2024 to 16th May 2024, with an estimated contract value of GBP 42,598.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those equipped with expertise in supplying high-quality computer hardware, such as SMEs and other relevant suppliers. The focus on a limited procurement process indicates a streamlined opportunity for companies familiar with framework agreements, particularly those in the tech supply chain. Academia Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was the successful awardee, indicating potential partnership opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the academic supply sector. Companies operating within the United Kingdom, especially those with capabilities in rapid delivery and assembly, could find similar opportunities for growth by aligning with public sector procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Supply of Laptops

Notice Description

Supply of Laptops MacBook Air 13-Inch: M3 Chip with 8Core Additional information: Awarded through Framework - Apple HE Framework (Academia)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d42e581-fd88-44e1-b802-c3b89afac89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcce4cc1-1b8d-480c-9a2f-dccd7d06b47d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 16 May 2024 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
BSU Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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