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Mac mini M4 Silver

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, a public authority sub-central government body, has concluded a procurement process titled "Mac mini M4 Silver." This procurement, classified under the goods category, involved the direct purchase method and was executed without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The process reached the contract stage, with the contract signed on 28th April 2026, and the delivery located within the region of UKK12, United Kingdom. The procurement was centred on the acquisition of desktop computers and held a gross contract value of £55,116.05. The contract period spanned from 29th to 30th April 2026.

For businesses aiming to grow, such procurement opportunities present significant potential, particularly for those specialising in IT-related products and services. This tender, which was awarded to ACADEMIA LIMITED, highlights opportunities for SMEs engaged in supplying high-tech goods to public institutions. Companies with expertise in IT hardware supply, especially offering competitive pricing and reliable delivery within short timelines, would find such procurement processes a fitting avenue to expand their business while providing cutting-edge technology solutions to educational organisations.

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Notice Title

Mac mini M4 Silver

Notice Description

Z1JX_17_GB_CTO CTO/Mac mini M4 Silver/M410-1016/24GB/1TBSSD/GigEth/UK Power/NoSW

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047228-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,930 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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