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MacBooks

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the University of the West of England has concluded with an award for MacBooks, specifically the MDH74B/A 13-inch MacBook Air models featuring the Apple M5 chip. The purchasing took place at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol and falls under the category of computer equipment and supplies. The contract, identified by its number 034274-2026, was finalised on 30th March 2026. This direct procurement method was below the competition threshold, facilitating a swift conclusion without the need for competitive tendering. The contract duration was brief, spanning from 31st March to 1st April 2026, with the award tagged as active under the status of complete.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those offering innovative solutions or customisations in the tech industry. Companies that can offer competitive pricing or unique product variations in similar categories should monitor such opportunities closely. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to ACADEMIA LIMITED, businesses capable of responding to sub-central government needs, especially in the educational sector, may find valuable opportunities in similar future procurements by the University of the West of England and other public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MacBooks

Notice Description

MDH74B/A MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068326
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034274-2026
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
£31,641 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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