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National Desktop and Notebook Agreement

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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24 Jan 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has awarded the "National Desktop and Notebook Agreement" contract to Stone Technologies Limited, under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA Ref: ITS5071LU, Lot 3). This contract, worth £10,000,000, is for the provision of laptops, desktops, docking stations, and other computer peripherals. It falls under the "Personal Computers" industry category and includes items like computer screens, web cameras, mice, and keyboards. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was announced on 7th August 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2029, with deliveries expected to Milton Keynes, postal code MK7 6AA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in computer hardware and peripherals, given the significant contract value and long duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, highlighting the potential for such businesses to engage in future opportunities within this framework. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying personal computers, screens, web cameras, and computer accessories are particularly well-placed to benefit, provided they can meet the high standards required by an established buyer like The Open University.

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Notice Title

National Desktop and Notebook Agreement

Notice Description

Call-off contract awarded under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) Ref: ITS5071LU (Lot 3) following a mini competition. Contract is for the purchase of laptops, desktops, docking stations and other computer peripherals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff797646-6a70-4e7d-b332-c1d6e8c6de94
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30231000 - Computer screens and consoles

30237240 - Web camera

30237410 - Computer mouse

30237460 - Computer keyboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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