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title: "Contract Award under Reg 32 (c) for Laptops"
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# Contract Award under Reg 32 (c) for Laptops

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e9fe4d-b490-4ce2-9010-c2c559095af9

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has initiated a direct award contract for the acquisition of 100 laptops in response to the urgent needs created by the Covid-19 outbreak. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as computer equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded on 23 March 2020, with delivery required by 31 March 2020, reflecting the critical nature of enabling remote working for staff and online tuition for students. The total contract value is £113,692, and the laptops are to be delivered to Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the technology and computer supply industry, particularly those capable of rapidly fulfilling large orders of laptops. Given the immediate nature of the demand, suppliers who can demonstrate quick turnaround times and have existing relationships with educational institutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Companies focusing on reliable customer service and able to navigate urgent procurement processes are likely to benefit from this and similar contracts.

## Notice

The Covid-19 outbreak has been declared a Major Incident by the University's Incident Management Team and immediate action is needed to facilitate additional home working for staff and remote tuition to students. Due to the critical nature of the current Covid-19 outbreak, the University is taking measures to safeguard its students and staff. As part of the Incident Management and Business Continuity processes, remote working is being implemented across the workforce. To enable this the University immediately requires more laptops, which are in short supply across the supply market due to both a surge in demand and pre-existing production problems at major OEMs. Laptops are needed for both staff (to enable remote working for an extended period) and students (some students do not have appropriate devices given that all teaching is now being delivered online). For reasons of extreme urgency, brought about by the unforeseen events of the Covid-19 outbreak, the University had limited time to secure the provision of an additional 100 laptops on a first come first serve basis. The urgent time limits did not allow for any competitive procedure (open, restricted, RFQ etc.). If the University does not act immediately the devices will be sold to other clients given the huge national surge in demand for home working. The University's current contracted supplier is also unable to fulfill this orders in a timely manner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf60bed-dda5-4545-ac1e-dd3daf84b9e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sub OJEU, Direct Award. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,692 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £113,692 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XERETEC OFFICE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf60bed-dda5-4545-ac1e-dd3daf84b9e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adf60bed-dda5-4545-ac1e-dd3daf84b9e3
  1st April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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