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title: "Apple Equipment & Associated Services"
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# Apple Equipment & Associated Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e6d6e5-f87a-440c-b36f-3f8af692fb5b

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process titled "Apple Equipment & Associated Services" under the industry category of Portable Computers. This contract is facilitated as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically under Framework Reference ITS3028 NW. The procurement stage is at the Award, and the contract notice was published on 14th January 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with Academia Limited receiving the award valued at £60,000. The contract period runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, with the delivery location specified as the North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the supply of portable, tablet, and desktop computers. As the contract is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a social purpose (VCSE), businesses that fit these categories, along with those adept in providing high-quality electronic and IT solutions, can find competitive edges. The University of Chester, as a prestigious educational institution located in England, signifies that partnering companies can enhance their portfolios and credibility by successfully delivering within this academic framework.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester placing a direct award with Academia Limited under the Apple Equipment & Associated Services framework, Framework Reference ITS3028 NW. The University can access this agreement as a member of NWUPC. In line with the guidance provided by SUPC this direct award is made under the framework Terms and Conditions. All values in this award notice have been rounded up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4daac940-543f-4f0f-bfa6-d5e833becb66 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4daac940-543f-4f0f-bfa6-d5e833becb66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4daac940-543f-4f0f-bfa6-d5e833becb66
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

## Provenance

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