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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Desktops and Notebooks, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Funded Project Ref: 36R17P01462"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Desktops and Notebooks, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Funded Project Ref: 36R17P01462

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b5cb3b-e6b9-411a-b36a-1daa4b28670e

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## Summary

The University of Chester has awarded a contract titled 'Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Desktops and Notebooks' under the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Project Ref: 36R17P01462. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the computer equipment and supplies sector, and runs from 22nd January 2018 to 31st December 2019. The contract has an estimated value between £20,000 and £30,000 including VAT, although actual orders may vary. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the award notification published on 6th February 2018, following the closure of the tender period on 10th January 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of computer hardware. Companies with expertise in providing desktops and notebooks, particularly those located in the North West and West Midlands regions of the United Kingdom, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The flexible nature of the contract allows the University of Chester to place orders as needed, offering potential for sustained business growth for suppliers willing to adapt to varying demands throughout the contract period.

## Notice

This is a confirmation of award following the below tender: The University undertook a tender for the supply and delivery of Desktops and Notebooks. The contract is for an initial period until 31st December 2019 in respect of ERDF Funded Project No: 36R17P01462. The University reserves the right to award to one or more provider, where one or more of the required equipment ranges cannot be supplied by one provider. The initial anticipated requirements were detailed within Tender Document 2 - Specification and Pricing Schedule. Whilst the anticipated contract value, based on indicative quantities within this tender is approximated at PS20,000 to PS30,000 including VAT, actual demand and volumes may vary from the indicative values given in this tender, as over the period of the contract term, additional requirements may be identified, or reduced, as demand may increase or alter. Quantities or volumes specified within this tender document are therefore indicative only. One order may therefore be placed for the total requirements, or as separate, individual orders. The appointed provider will be awarded the contract for the duration of this contract term, no guarantee can therefore be given regarding the volume, nor value, of business placed. The appointed provider may therefore be required to supply requirements, below, or in addition to, what has been initially specified within this tender. Additional information: Please note this is an award notification. To apply and to participate in this tender opportunity, all applicants must register on the "In-Tend" e-tendering portal to access the tender documents. Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, please ensure that your registration does include being registered to view opportunities for the University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. Once registered, please download the procurement documents. These must be completed and returned together with any supporting documents via the In-Tend e-tendering portal by 10:00AM, Wednesday, 10th January 2018 - www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester. There is Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site. Alternatively, for technical questions, In-tend Support can help suppliers and is open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays) - 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 / support@in-tend.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4278d42-35a5-4b29-a22a-b02cf727c481 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4278d42-35a5-4b29-a22a-b02cf727c481
- 5 Jan 2018 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0a3b4a-2d2b-47ab-842f-70f73d93974f
- 2 Jan 2018 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0a3b4a-2d2b-47ab-842f-70f73d93974f
- 12 Dec 2017 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0a3b4a-2d2b-47ab-842f-70f73d93974f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4278d42-35a5-4b29-a22a-b02cf727c481
  6th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0a3b4a-2d2b-47ab-842f-70f73d93974f
  5th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Home
  In Tend Link

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