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title: "Provision of Graphics Cards"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2021-03-03"
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# Provision of Graphics Cards

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d46362b-558e-4080-b6da-cb9fa14f09dc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Manchester as the buying organisation, procuring the provision of graphics cards classified under computer-related equipment. The contract, valued at £424,897.20, falls under the goods category and was awarded on 22nd February 2021, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 22nd February 2021 to 31st March 2021, and the delivery address is located in Manchester, England. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award published on 3rd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in supplying computer-related equipment. Businesses with technology expertise, particularly those focusing on hardware supply, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, especially given the emphasis on quality and reliability in fulfilling such contracts.

## Notice

Supply of Graphics Cards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320bb36-2516-4830-abf3-083e246979f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,897 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,897 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALLICOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320bb36-2516-4830-abf3-083e246979f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3320bb36-2516-4830-abf3-083e246979f8
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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