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title: "Direct Award for Lot 3 - One-Stop Shop Under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) framework reference ITS5071 LU"
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# Direct Award for Lot 3 - One-Stop Shop Under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) framework reference ITS5071 LU

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41659121-4a77-4325-994e-36b4c39ec8ba

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## Summary

The University of Chester has recently awarded a contract for Direct Award for Lot 3 under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) framework to Stone Computers Limited. The procurement involved computer-related equipment with a total value of £800,000 and was conducted through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to start on September 4, 2023, and end on September 3, 2025. The procurement was led by the University of Chester, located in England, with a postal code of CH1 4BJ, under the main procurement category of goods.

This contract award presents opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in computer-related equipment, to engage with the University of Chester and potentially secure future contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suitable for their involvement, given the nature and scope of the procurement. The clear and defined procurement process from a reputable organisation offers a transparent opportunity for eligible businesses to grow and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Direct Award for Lot 3 - One-Stop Shop under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) framework reference ITS5071 LU FTS Notice reference 2022/S 000-001519 and OJEU Notice reference 2022/S 015-036893. This Direct Award follows our review of the NDNA framework Buyers Guide which established that Stone Computers Limited is the number one ranked supplier on Lot 3 and that it is compliant under the framework to place a direct award with the 1st ranked supplier who is considered to provide the most economically advantageous offer. This award is made under the framework Call-Off Terms and Conditions. All values in this Award Notice have been rounded up. The second year of this contract is an optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3805b9-30ab-47c6-a25a-27a0aae1b72e |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3805b9-30ab-47c6-a25a-27a0aae1b72e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3805b9-30ab-47c6-a25a-27a0aae1b72e
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www1.chester.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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