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Primary Device Refresh 2026

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process titled "Primary Device Refresh 2026," led by the Education Authority, involves supplying desktop computers and laptops to primary schools in Northern Ireland. The process, categorised in the computer equipment and supplies industry, is at the award stage, having commenced on 28th April 2026. The procurement method was limited, conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Lot 6 for education technology. British Telecommunications PLC has been awarded the contract, with the agreement signed on 31st March 2026. The location for delivery is Northern Ireland, specifically the UKN region, and the procurement was deemed outside the scope of prior publication requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the technology sector, particularly for companies supplying educational devices. The contract's focus on providing computer equipment to schools highlights a demand for reliable suppliers familiar with educational technology solutions. Businesses specialising in the provision of IT products and services for educational facilities would find this contract advantageous. Given its delivery in Northern Ireland, the procurement process can benefit regional businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational technology market. While the contract has been awarded, future productive collaborations might emerge within this framework for innovative technology solutions tailored to educational environments.

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Notice Title

Primary Device Refresh 2026

Notice Description

Supply of desktop computer devices and Laptops to Northern Ireland for Primary Schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of desktop computer devices and Laptops to Northern Ireland for Primary Schools

Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This tender is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Lot 6: Education Technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ceb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038637-2026
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

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 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
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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