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title: "Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024"
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# Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-594ca85d-591d-4ae8-8fb4-50fb8b9072c3

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## Summary

Cambridge Regional College has completed a further competition procurement process for desktops, titled "Further Competition for Desktops for Cambridge Regional College 2024". The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Desktop computer' and includes the purchase of gaming desktops (Lot 2) through the Crescent Purchasing Consortium ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement. The tender, valued at £80,274.74, utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for the awarded tender runs from 22 November 2024 to 3 February 2025, with delivery taking place in Cambridge, postcode CB4 2QT. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 7 October 2024 and the awarding date of 21 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of specialised gaming desktops. Both SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for participation in such tenders. XMA LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the successful involvement of smaller enterprises. Businesses equipped to supply high-quality desktop computers, particularly in the educational sector, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements organised by Cambridge Regional College.

## Notice

Cambridge Regional College used the Crescent Purchasing Consortium ICT Hardware and Peripherals Equipment Framework Agreement to purchase Standard desktops in Lot 1, and Gaming desktops in Lot 2. CRC have only awarded Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/645aabf4-9e24-4b80-b4cb-6c5e07ca3d49 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2024 - 3 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,274 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB4 2QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Milton & Waterbeach |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/645aabf4-9e24-4b80-b4cb-6c5e07ca3d49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/645aabf4-9e24-4b80-b4cb-6c5e07ca3d49
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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