Award

Digital Technologies Equipment Supply

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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22 Aug 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has concluded an award under a restricted procedure for a long-term contract to supply digital technologies equipment, specifically ICT hardware. This process, conducted in the East Midlands, falls under the industry category of 'Computer equipment and supplies' with a total contract value of £7,000,000. The procurement aimed to appoint a master vendor for supplying a broad range of products, including desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and more. The contract runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028 and was awarded to XMA LTD on 5 August 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT hardware and related technologies to develop further synergies and capabilities. Although the contract in question was awarded through a selective process, it demonstrates the potential for large-scale partnerships with educational institutions. Companies with robust supply chains and a comprehensive product catalogue that includes high-performance computing and peripherals would have been well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Digital Technologies Equipment Supply

Notice Description

The University of Lincoln were looking to appoint a single supplier to operate as a "Master Vendor" who can supply the University with a broad range of ICT hardware for a long term contract. In-scope of this contract will be desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, Apple devices, monitors, peripherals, accessories, mobile device hardware, high performance/gaming PCs and (at the University's discretion) servers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8427419-5568-4187-800c-a31903e1d8f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05e952bd-bea2-491c-82f2-425e280f090c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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