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Z1CD_136_GB_CTO Apple CTO/MacStudio M4/M4Max14-32-16 /36GB/1TBSSD/UK Power Supply/NoSW

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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01 Jul 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of the West of England was recently completed, involving the purchase of computer equipment and supplies. The tender, titled "Z1CD_136_GB_CTO Apple CTO/MacStudio M4/M4Max14-32-16 /36GB/1TBSSD/UK Power Supply/NoSW," focused on acquiring Apple-branded computer hardware. This procurement falls under the industry category of computer equipment and supplies (CPV 30200000) and was executed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was specifically located in Bristol (BS16 1QY), England. The contract period spanned from 2nd June 2025 to 3rd June 2025, with an award notice published on 1st July 2025. The total contract value amounted to £43,774.66.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the computer hardware industry to engage with large educational institutions like the University of the West of England. As a selective process, it benefits those businesses already within the framework, enabling them to capitalise on established relationships. While the opportunity was specifically awarded to Academia Limited, businesses capable of supplying computer equipment and related supplies can find similar avenues for growth by engaging in framework agreements and monitoring university procurement needs. The clear focus on SMEs underscores the potential for similar businesses to thrive in such procurement environments.

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Notice Title

Z1CD_136_GB_CTO Apple CTO/MacStudio M4/M4Max14-32-16 /36GB/1TBSSD/UK Power Supply/NoSW

Notice Description

Z1CD_136_GB_CTO Apple CTO/MacStudio M4/M4Max14-32-16 /36GB/1TBSSD/UK Power Supply/NoSW Z1JX_17_GB_CTO Apple CTO/Mac mini M4 Silver/M410-10-16/24GB/1TBSSD/GigEth/UK Power/NoSW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de0fecd6-bb38-4bcd-912c-4df27da22c37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc996e39-b099-40d5-91b9-31960a24eb55
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£43,774 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,774 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0117 328 2218

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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