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20 Jul 2026 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a procurement process for IT equipment intended for their Rwanda Hub. This initiative, which falls under the industry category of goods, specifically computer equipment and supplies, was conducted under a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The process reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 2nd June 2026, covering a period from 3rd June to 30th June 2026. With a contract value of £78,628.96, the procurement has been fulfilled by the supplier, INNOVATION FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD, a large-scale organisation based in Kigali, Rwanda.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying digital and computer equipment, especially those capable of supporting international operations, given the delivery address in the United Kingdom and connections to Rwanda. Suppliers with a strong background in providing IT solutions to academic and governmental institutions stand to benefit from such contracts, owing to their capacity to deliver comprehensive technical solutions efficiently. The details suggest an opportunity for businesses with international logistical capabilities and those seeking to form partnerships with educational institutions like Coventry University.

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Notice Title

IT equipment for Rwanda Hub

Notice Description

IT equipment for Rwanda Hub. Digital equipment for the new starters at the new office,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068443-2026
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
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
£78,628 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATION FOR ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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