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Apple Equipment Call-Off

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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26 Jan 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Apple Equipment Call-Off" contract was managed by DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY, a public body in Leicester, UK, governed by public law and specialising in education. This procurement, categorised under office and computing machinery, involved the delivery of genuine Apple products. It followed a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, using a direct award from the NWUPC ITS3028 NW framework. The contract, valued at GBP 650,000, was signed on 22 January 2026. Despite the completion status for one lot due to cancellation, Academia Limited was actively awarded the contract to supply Apple desktop equipment across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and computing equipment, particularly those with a capacity to provide manufacturer-specific products such as Apple. Large-scale tech suppliers like Academia Limited, which possess the necessary infrastructure and pre-existing framework agreements, are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities. As the procurement was advantageous for companies able to provide direct awards without prior competition, it's a strategic entry point for established businesses to strengthen their relationships with public education institutions.

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Notice Title

Apple Equipment Call-Off

Notice Description

A Contract for the provision of Apple Desktop Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Standardised genuine Apple products in a Call-Off basis to address the University's requirements.

Options: 3 + 1 + 1, optional extensions past the 36 month initial term

Procurement Information

Direct award from compliant framework (NWUPC ITS3028 NW)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Stephen Phillips
Contact Email
stephen.phillips@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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