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R23 Meteor

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the University of the West of England, focused on the acquisition of computer configurations under the title "R23 Meteor". This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was reached on 15th April 2026, with key contract dates running from 7th March 2026 to 8th March 2026. The procurement method utilised was categorised as "Other - BVS" and was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in computer configurations and related industries. SMEs particularly, like Reprint Services Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete, since the procurement process accommodates smaller-scale enterprises. With its focus on the South West region, local companies have the opportunity to strengthen ties with the University of the West of England, thus fostering business growth within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R23 Meteor

Notice Description

004000: R23 Meteor with mininum printer configuration Base Meteor as per quote - deposit on order placement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6392901-946b-435c-8af4-4b2f8844b650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf09a525-d2aa-47b6-ac35-f1cb26506116
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 - BVS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30211400 - Computer configurations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,090 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,090 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2026 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPRINT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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