Award

Apple Equipment and Services

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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06 Jul 2022 at 09:19

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has completed a procurement process for the supply of Apple Equipment, Accessories, and Associated Services, which will support its Digital Services across the university campus. The tender was processed under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with an estimated contract value of £428,000 GBP. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2022 and will run until 30th September 2026. The unspecified procurement stage has recently concluded, and the contract was awarded to Academia Limited, with delivery expected in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suited to SMEs experienced in supplying digital goods, specifically portable computers, tablet computers, and desktop computers. Companies that can provide reliable and high-quality Apple products and possess the capacity to support efficient logistical operations would benefit greatly from this contract. This represents a significant avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in educational sector contracting, where the demand for technological support continues to grow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apple Equipment and Services

Notice Description

Digital Services operates a service across the university campus and requires a reliable and high-quality supplier of Apple Equipment, Accessories and Associated Services to ensure these products are available to order and received in a timely and efficient manner. The contract will enable the service to obtain apple equipment, accessories and associated services from a suitably accredited supplier, who is capable of facilitating a one stop shop, in relation to products required by the Digital Service and its customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ee9508-13d7-4c73-b146-0dc41c8c410d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£428,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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