Award

ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of Apple Equipment and Accessories under the tender title "ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories". This falls under the industry category of Office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies except furniture and software packages (CPV: 30000000). Located in Northern Ireland, this procurement underwent an award update recorded on 7th April 2025. The contract has been awarded to Academia Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Enfield, United Kingdom. The contract period has been set for 1,050 days, with significant modifications including an extension to 31st March 2026 and an increased contract value to £11,750,000 due to unforeseen demand changes caused by the Covid pandemic.

This tender opens numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in IT equipment and educational technology. The contract's increasing demand for Apple products highlights the growth potential for suppliers capable of meeting high-volume requirements and those with a focus on remote and virtual learning tools. Companies in the IT goods sector, especially those with a robust supply chain for Apple products, will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence within the educational sector of Northern Ireland. The long-term nature of the contract and significant budget allocation also ensure financial stability and sustainability for the winning supplier.

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Notice Title

ICT-21-021 Apple Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the supply and delivery of Apple Equipment and Accessories to the Education Authority and schools in Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ict.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890564000

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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