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title: "Supply of Desktop Computers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC"
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# Supply of Desktop Computers

Buyer: ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e59792b4-5061-4f4d-be1b-46a327383496

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Northern College of Music, which has awarded a contract for the supply of desktop computers as part of their IT infrastructure. This contract, worth £96,000, is classified under the CPV category for desktop computers and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the LUPC National Desktop and Notebook Agreement. The contract period spans from 1st March 2022 to 28th February 2026, with options to extend for an additional 24 months. The initial tender period concluded on 22nd February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and IT sector, particularly those specialising in computer hardware and software solutions. Businesses that are well-equipped to meet the specifications for desktop computers and that can offer competitive pricing will find this contract an attractive prospect. Additionally, firms with experience in delivering educational technology solutions may be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with educational institutions like the Royal Northern College of Music.

## Notice

Contract award notice in respect of a call off by means of direct award from LUPC National Desktop and Notebook Agreement ITS5042 LU - Lot 1 for the provision of MS operating system desktop computers for a period of two years with the option to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666207eb-04d0-42e0-bad3-2d4c36520259 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| 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

- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666207eb-04d0-42e0-bad3-2d4c36520259

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666207eb-04d0-42e0-bad3-2d4c36520259
  1st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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