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title: "National Desktop and Notebook Agreement"
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# National Desktop and Notebook Agreement

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac097ae5-1782-4252-8e28-e35f94ccf21a

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## Summary

The Open University has awarded the "National Desktop and Notebook Agreement" contract to Stone Technologies Limited, under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA Ref: ITS5071LU, Lot 3). This contract, worth £10,000,000, is for the provision of laptops, desktops, docking stations, and other computer peripherals. It falls under the "Personal Computers" industry category and includes items like computer screens, web cameras, mice, and keyboards. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was announced on 7th August 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2029, with deliveries expected to Milton Keynes, postal code MK7 6AA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in computer hardware and peripherals, given the significant contract value and long duration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable, highlighting the potential for such businesses to engage in future opportunities within this framework. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying personal computers, screens, web cameras, and computer accessories are particularly well-placed to benefit, provided they can meet the high standards required by an established buyer like The Open University.

## Notice

Call-off contract awarded under the National Desktop and Notebook Agreement (NDNA) Ref: ITS5071LU (Lot 3) following a mini competition. Contract is for the purchase of laptops, desktops, docking stations and other computer peripherals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff797646-6a70-4e7d-b332-c1d6e8c6de94 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30237240 - Web camera
- 30237410 - Computer mouse
- 30237460 - Computer keyboards

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff797646-6a70-4e7d-b332-c1d6e8c6de94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff797646-6a70-4e7d-b332-c1d6e8c6de94
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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