Planning

IT Hardware (desktops and laptops) supply, service and disposal

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an IT Hardware contract, covering the supply, service, and disposal of desktops and laptops. This procurement falls within the 'goods' category with additional 'services', positioned under the industry classification for computer equipment and supplies. Located in Plymouth, Devon, the contract aims to serve the UKK region and has a future notice date set for 1st April 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030. The procurement is initiated through a tender process, above the procurement threshold, and classified as a public authority - sub-central government initiative.

This planned tender can foster significant business growth for companies specialising in IT hardware supply and associated services. With ample lead time before the bidding opens, businesses can strategically prepare to meet the specific requirements of the University of Plymouth. Firms that provide computer supplies, particularly those offering comprehensive support and environmentally responsible disposal solutions, would be well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. This contract represents a long-term engagement, making it an attractive proposal for businesses aiming to expand in the higher education sector within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware (desktops and laptops) supply, service and disposal

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of IT Hardware (desktops and laptops) including support and disposal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025268-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30237300 - Computer supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Howard Goffin
Contact Email
howard.goffin@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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