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National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems, Associated Accessories and Services ITS6004 HW

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY/HEPCW

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Award

17 Dec 2021 at 12:35

Tender

31 Mar 2021 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cardiff University, acting as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems and Associated Services, with the title "ITS6004 HW". This procurement, classified under "Personal Computers" within the goods category, is taking place primarily in the UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a total estimated value of £200 million over a contract period of 720 days, which includes options for extension. Businesses are encouraged to submit their bids electronically before the deadline of May 14, 2021, while also adhering to the stipulated regulations outlined for eligibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services, specifically those providing Apple-compatible products, such as desktops, notebooks, tablets, and associated peripherals. Companies that are registered members of UK Higher Education Regional Purchasing Consortia, or those associated with recognised degree-awarding institutions, would be well-poised to compete. Firms capable of demonstrating strong customer service, responsible procurement practices, and robust contract management can leverage this framework to secure substantial ongoing business, while also contributing positively to the community through the expected delivery of community benefits.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems, Associated Accessories and Services ITS6004 HW

Notice Description

Provision of IT Hardware including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, mobile devices (tablets, phones and watches), peripherals, software, accessories and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and other contracting authorities: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk http://www.nwupc.ac.uk http://www.neupc.ac.uk http://www.lupc.ac.uk http://www.supc.ac.uk http://www.hepcw.ac.uk http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/ Organisations that may participate in this proposed Agreement must mandatorily satisfy criteria (i) and (ii) below, plus at least 1 of the remaining qualifying criteria (iii)-(v): (i) mandatory: be classed by the ONS (Office of National Statistics) as a public sector body according to established criteria for accounting, governance and classification; (ii) mandatory: be a registered member of at least one of the following UK Higher Education Regional Purchasing Consortia:- Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Limited (APUC); Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW); London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); or be a UK Research Council incl. RCUK Ltd; (iii) be formally associated with a recognised UK degree-awarding institution via an established long-term funding stream for teaching and/or research, and/or a defined legal business relationship; (iv) provide recognised UK Further or Higher Education courses; (v) have recognised UK Higher Education degree-awarding powers. The right is reserved during the period of this Agreement to make additions to or subtractions from the list of participating organisations broadly within the above criteria (i)-(v) at the joint discretion of the lead university (currently Cardiff University) and the approved contractor(s). Individual purchases may be made by staff and/or registered students of approved participating organisations as above at the Agreement prices and related warranty terms. Specific conditions of contract are anticipated to be required for such purchases, independently from the institutional conditions of contract. The procurement covers Computer Equipment and mobile devices using a native Apple Operating System and value added services where appropriate. The estimated value of the agreement based on historical data is in the region of 35 000 000 GBP per annum. This estimate includes institutional purchases and permitted personal purchases by registered students and staff (on campus)of approved organisations (circa 2000000 GBP per annum) and is subject to the extent of participation across the sector. This is the total estimated spend by all participants and not the value of business placed by the lead contracting authority. Additional information: The Framework Agreement is not related to a project/programme financed by EU funds but individual call off arrangements by users may be.

Renewal: Up to 2 additional extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a1a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031591-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30213200 - Tablet computer

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY/HEPCW
Contact Name
Howard Allaway/Tony Hale
Contact Email
h.allaway@wales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543228761

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ACADEMIA

ALBION

GBM DIGITAL

XMA

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