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title: "Desktop options - Aug 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14a87c7f-fe1b-4a58-885c-ff85093ffdf4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH SPA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Desktop options - Aug 2025

Buyer: BATH SPA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14a87c7f-fe1b-4a58-885c-ff85093ffdf4

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Bath Spa University involved a call-off order for desktop options, classified under office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies. The industry category focuses on goods, with delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract reached the award stage, having been completed successfully. The procurement used a selective method through a framework agreement, ensuring efficient supplier engagement. Important dates include the tender period ending on 11 August 2025, the contract starting on 13 August 2025, and concluding on 16 October 2025, with the award notice published on 16 April 2026.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in office machinery and computing equipment, particularly large enterprises such as Stone Technologies Limited, the awarded supplier. While the suitability criteria did not favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with experience and capability in high-value contracts and those who are part of recognised frameworks can potentially benefit from similar procurement processes. Competing in this tender could bolster credibility and market reach within large-scale procurement divisions across academic institutions and other public sector organisations. Businesses in the tech supply space can leverage this framework pathway to secure future call-off orders with Bath Spa University and similar buying organisations across the region.

## Notice

Desktop options call off order

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611f2a3d-a983-4305-8e00-345beeb3f79c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 16 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH SPA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 9BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Saltford |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STONE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611f2a3d-a983-4305-8e00-345beeb3f79c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/611f2a3d-a983-4305-8e00-345beeb3f79c
  16th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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