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HP Z2 Mini Base Unit

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England, based in Bristol, initiated a direct procurement process for the acquisition of HP Z2 Mini Base Units, classified under the desktop computer category. The process was completed without competition as it fell below the threshold, under the UKPGA legal framework referenced as 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2026 with a start period from 14th April to 15th April 2026. The successful supplier was Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Limited, located in Leeds. This procurement concluded at the award stage with a total gross contract value of £62,410.68.

This procurement presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses in the IT and computer hardware sector, particularly those capable of supplying niche or specific technical equipment such as desktop computers. Smaller businesses or SMEs, like Desk Top Publishing Micro Systems Limited, are well-suited for similar future opportunities, especially those that can offer competitive pricing for sub-threshold projects. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence and lead to further business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

HP Z2 Mini Base Unit

Notice Description

A96ZPAV HP Z2 Mini Base Unit G1i IDS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047254-2026
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

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,008 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 15 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

DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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