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UWQ309 - Supply of Mac Minis - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UWQ309 - Supply of Mac Minis - AWARD" has been completed by the University of Worcester. The contract falls under the industry category of portable computers, specifically focused on the supply of Mac Minis, and is part of the HE framework for Apple Equipment and Services ITS6004 HW. The procurement was conducted using a selective method following a restricted procedure. The contract is set to commence on 15 May 2025 and will conclude on 15 May 2026. Key locations involved include the UK and several international territories such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The process reached the award stage on 15 October 2025, with Albion Computers PLC named as the supplier.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of computer hardware, particularly those specialising in Apple products, to engage with a university buyer and potentially establish or strengthen their presence in the education sector. Technology-focused companies with expertise in delivering high-quality computing equipment would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders. Although this particular procurement stage is complete, similar opportunities may arise, inviting competitive bids from suppliers capable of offering specialised goods within the specified framework, promising growth prospects for those adept at navigating structured procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWQ309 - Supply of Mac Minis - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking for quotes for the supply of Mac Minis. This quote exercise is being carried out under the HE framework for Apple Equipment and Services ITS6004 HW.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb508848-3ede-49bb-bd86-632618736a88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a71d91-68c7-4393-bb24-59a260605c12
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,038 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 15 May 2026 1-2 years
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 WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBION COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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