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title: "Purchase of computer equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of computer equipment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9db15943-c26a-4c44-83d0-1dc9e8aa026d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has completed a tender for the purchase of computer equipment, specifically the Microsoft HoloLens Commercial Suite. This procurement is categorised under computer equipment and supplies, and the contract was awarded after the tender period that ended on 17 July 2018. The contract execution period started on 18 July 2018 and was set to conclude by 31 July 2018. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and this was executed as an alternative procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of computer equipment, particularly for SMEs interested in bidding for contracts from educational institutions. The successful supplier, Bechtle Direct Ltd, exemplifies a large-scale vendor that could serve as a competitive benchmark for other businesses. Companies specialising in cutting-edge technology and innovative computing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space, leveraging the growing demand for advanced equipment in higher education.

## Notice

Microsoft HoloLens Commercial Suite

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54760fa6-5bab-41e1-a89f-a759c2c815bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECHTLE DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54760fa6-5bab-41e1-a89f-a759c2c815bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54760fa6-5bab-41e1-a89f-a759c2c815bf
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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