Award

Apple Equipment & Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 11:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process titled "Apple Equipment & Associated Services" under the industry category of Portable Computers. This contract is facilitated as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically under Framework Reference ITS3028 NW. The procurement stage is at the Award, and the contract notice was published on 14th January 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with Academia Limited receiving the award valued at £60,000. The contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with the delivery location specified as the North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the supply of portable, tablet, and desktop computers. As the contract is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a social purpose (VCSE), businesses that fit these categories, along with those adept in providing high-quality electronic and IT solutions, can find competitive edges. The University of Chester, as a prestigious educational institution located in England, signifies that partnering companies can enhance their portfolios and credibility by successfully delivering within this academic framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apple Equipment & Associated Services

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester placing a direct award with Academia Limited under the Apple Equipment & Associated Services framework, Framework Reference ITS3028 NW. The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. In line with the guidance provided by SUPC this direct award is made under the framework Terms and Conditions. All values in this award notice have been rounded up.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4daac940-543f-4f0f-bfa6-d5e833becb66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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