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title: "Computer Hardware for MDS"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2024-08-21"
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# Computer Hardware for MDS

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1ae6847-c73f-47b1-aef8-b777e16c8d52

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for computer hardware required for MDS, classified under the industry category "Computer equipment and supplies" (CPV code: 30200000). The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, which reached the award stage, had a value of £40,049.40. Crucially, the contracting period commenced on 3rd June 2024 and concluded on 2nd July 2024. The delivery location for the hardware is in Birmingham, with the specific postal code B15 2TT.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly SMEs, given their suitability for this tender. Larger businesses may also find this attractive due to the straightforward procurement method used. The winning bidder, CDW Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, secured the contract, highlighting the competitive nature of this procurement for both small and established enterprises. Leveraging such contracts can help businesses expand their market presence and establish or deepen relationships with prominent educational institutions like the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

Computer Hardware for MDS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e384ab27-27e4-4e21-95bf-986fdf924b0f |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 2 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,049 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,049 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e384ab27-27e4-4e21-95bf-986fdf924b0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e384ab27-27e4-4e21-95bf-986fdf924b0f
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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