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IT Peripherals

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Jun 2025 at 12:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, located at Northcote House, Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for IT peripherals, specifically laptops and keyboards. The procurement, titled "IT Peripherals," falls under the main procurement category of goods, specifically computer equipment and supplies. The contract was directly awarded to Stone Computers, a supplier based in Stafford, UK, under a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract commenced on 1st March 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2026, with a total value of £28,080 GBP. Notably, the procurement process reached the award stage with the contract now active, documented on 26th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of computer equipment and peripherals. Businesses with expertise in IT goods and the ability to offer competitive pricing on laptops and keyboards would have appealed, especially due to the direct award nature of the contract. Stone Computers, an SME, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial contracts when they meet specific project requirements and timelines. Companies looking to grow within the UK public sector market can find similar opportunities by monitoring direct award contracts in their niche sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Peripherals

Notice Description

IT Peripherals- Laptops, Keyboards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035403-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Wendy Herrington
Contact Email
w.herrington@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STONE COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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