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title: "Laptop Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4eec57d-817e-494c-b72f-996e9e8d0789"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
published: "2020-07-03"
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# Laptop Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4eec57d-817e-494c-b72f-996e9e8d0789

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, which sought to purchase laptops under the title "Laptop Purchase." This contract falls within the goods category, specifically for portable computers (CPV code: 30213100). The award was made to SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 17 May 2019 and concluded on 19 May 2019, with the award notice published on 3 July 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector procurement. Companies that specialise in supplying IT equipment and services would be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise in portable computers and related technologies to grow and expand their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Laptop Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756eb810-c6f8-4087-a4c9-52af6225bb6b |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2019 - 19 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,684 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,684 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213100 - Portable computers

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2020 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756eb810-c6f8-4087-a4c9-52af6225bb6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756eb810-c6f8-4087-a4c9-52af6225bb6b
  3rd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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