Award

Contract Award under Reg 32 (c) for Laptops

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

01 Apr 2020 at 15:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has initiated a direct award contract for the acquisition of 100 laptops in response to the urgent needs created by the Covid-19 outbreak. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as computer equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2020, with delivery required by 31 March 2020, reflecting the critical nature of enabling remote working for staff and online tuition for students. The total contract value is £113,692, and the laptops are to be delivered to Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and computer supply industry, particularly those capable of rapidly fulfilling large orders of laptops. Given the immediate nature of the demand, suppliers who can demonstrate quick turnaround times and have existing relationships with educational institutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Companies focusing on reliable customer service and able to navigate urgent procurement processes are likely to benefit from this and similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award under Reg 32 (c) for Laptops

Notice Description

The Covid-19 outbreak has been declared a Major Incident by the University's Incident Management Team and immediate action is needed to facilitate additional home working for staff and remote tuition to students. Due to the critical nature of the current Covid-19 outbreak, the University is taking measures to safeguard its students and staff. As part of the Incident Management and Business Continuity processes, remote working is being implemented across the workforce. To enable this the University immediately requires more laptops, which are in short supply across the supply market due to both a surge in demand and pre-existing production problems at major OEMs. Laptops are needed for both staff (to enable remote working for an extended period) and students (some students do not have appropriate devices given that all teaching is now being delivered online). For reasons of extreme urgency, brought about by the unforeseen events of the Covid-19 outbreak, the University had limited time to secure the provision of an additional 100 laptops on a first come first serve basis. The urgent time limits did not allow for any competitive procedure (open, restricted, RFQ etc.). If the University does not act immediately the devices will be sold to other clients given the huge national surge in demand for home working. The University's current contracted supplier is also unable to fulfill this orders in a timely manner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89e9fe4d-b490-4ce2-9010-c2c559095af9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf60bed-dda5-4545-ac1e-dd3daf84b9e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Sub OJEU, Direct Award.
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,692 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,692 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XERETEC OFFICE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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