Award

Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices

GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Clyde College, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices," aimed at contributing to the College's Annual PC refresh plan. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, this procurement falls under the Education category, specifically focusing on the supply of Apple Desktop Devices. The procurement stage reached the Award phase with the contract being signed on 28th May 2025. The procurement method was limited and conducted without prior publication due to technical reasons, ensuring alignment with existing infrastructure requirements.

This tender creates an opportunity for authorised resellers of Apple products, such as XMA, which was identified as the supplier that fulfilled the technical criteria critical for Glasgow Clyde College’s infrastructure needs. As the award was based on a direct contract and utilised a framework agreement, businesses that specialise in supplying Apple equipment and hold the necessary certifications to meet technical requirements stand well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The contract, valued at £93,588.14, not only demonstrates the College's commitment to technological enhancement but also signals a potential avenue for business growth for companies engaged in educational technology solutions.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices

Notice Description

Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices as part of Glasgow Clyde's College Annual PC refresh plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Apple Desktop Devices for Glasgow Clyde College.

Procurement Information

This contract is awarded without prior publication under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as only one supplier can meet the technical requirements. Apple desktop devices are only available through authorised resellers, and no equivalent alternatives exist that would integrate with our existing Apple-based infrastructure without significant disruption or cost. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons, making the direct award lawful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800120
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532378
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

30213300 - Desktop computer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,588 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@glasgowclyde.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412729000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G52 3AY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Cardonald
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800120-2025-06-12T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-06-12T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800120",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-303",
            "name": "Glasgow Clyde College",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Glasgow Clyde College"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cardonald Campus, 690 Mosspark Drive",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G52 3AY"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Procurement",
                "email": "procurement@glasgowclyde.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1412729000",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-304",
            "name": "XMA",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "XMA"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Junction 24 Business Park, , Helen Street",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "G51 3AD"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1158464002"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "url": "http://"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-40",
            "name": "Glasgow Sheriff Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Glasgow Sheriff Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Glasgow"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody",
                "mediationBody",
                "reviewContactPoint"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "Glasgow Clyde College",
        "id": "org-303"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "GCC-DA-24-019",
        "title": "Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices",
        "description": "Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices as part of Glasgow Clyde's College Annual PC refresh plan.",
        "status": "complete",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "30213300",
                        "scheme": "CPV"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Glasgow Clyde College"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM82"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This contract is awarded without prior publication under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as only one supplier can meet the technical requirements. Apple desktop devices are only available through authorised resellers, and no equivalent alternatives exist that would integrate with our existing Apple-based infrastructure without significant disruption or cost. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons, making the direct award lawful.",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "JUN532378",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices",
                "description": "Purchase of Apple Desktop Devices as part of Glasgow Clyde's College Annual PC refresh plan.",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532378",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Supply of Apple Desktop Devices for Glasgow Clyde College.",
                "status": "complete",
                "hasOptions": false
            }
        ],
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_TECHNICAL",
                "description": "The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to absence of competition for technical reasons",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL"
            }
        ],
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "hasElectronicAuction": true
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "30200000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        }
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "GCC-DA-24-019",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-304",
                    "name": "XMA"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "GCC-DA-24-019",
            "awardID": "GCC-DA-24-019",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 93588.14,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-05-28T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Award against framework ITS6004 HW Apple Equipment and Services Framework Agreement - National (SC Ref:800120)",
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1008",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "1009",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "1010",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "1011",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "value": 0,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            },
            {
                "id": "1012",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "value": 1,
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800120"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice"
}