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title: "National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems, Associated Accessories and Services ITS6004 HW"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY/HEPCW"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems, Associated Accessories and Services ITS6004 HW

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY/HEPCW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1a8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cardiff University, acting as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the National Framework Agreement for Products Using Apple Native Operating Systems and Associated Services, with the title "ITS6004 HW". This procurement, classified under "Personal Computers" within the goods category, is taking place primarily in the UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a total estimated value of £200 million over a contract period of 720 days, which includes options for extension. Businesses are encouraged to submit their bids electronically before the deadline of May 14, 2021, while also adhering to the stipulated regulations outlined for eligibility.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services, specifically those providing Apple-compatible products, such as desktops, notebooks, tablets, and associated peripherals. Companies that are registered members of UK Higher Education Regional Purchasing Consortia, or those associated with recognised degree-awarding institutions, would be well-poised to compete. Firms capable of demonstrating strong customer service, responsible procurement practices, and robust contract management can leverage this framework to secure substantial ongoing business, while also contributing positively to the community through the expected delivery of community benefits.

## Notice

Provision of IT Hardware including but not limited to desktops, notebooks, mobile devices (tablets, phones and watches), peripherals, software, accessories and services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of itself and other contracting authorities: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk http://www.nwupc.ac.uk http://www.neupc.ac.uk http://www.lupc.ac.uk http://www.supc.ac.uk http://www.hepcw.ac.uk http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/ Organisations that may participate in this proposed Agreement must mandatorily satisfy criteria (i) and (ii) below, plus at least 1 of the remaining qualifying criteria (iii)-(v): (i) mandatory: be classed by the ONS (Office of National Statistics) as a public sector body according to established criteria for accounting, governance and classification; (ii) mandatory: be a registered member of at least one of the following UK Higher Education Regional Purchasing Consortia:- Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Limited (APUC); Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales (HEPCW); London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC); North West Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), North East Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC); Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC); or be a UK Research Council incl. RCUK Ltd; (iii) be formally associated with a recognised UK degree-awarding institution via an established long-term funding stream for teaching and/or research, and/or a defined legal business relationship; (iv) provide recognised UK Further or Higher Education courses; (v) have recognised UK Higher Education degree-awarding powers. The right is reserved during the period of this Agreement to make additions to or subtractions from the list of participating organisations broadly within the above criteria (i)-(v) at the joint discretion of the lead university (currently Cardiff University) and the approved contractor(s). Individual purchases may be made by staff and/or registered students of approved participating organisations as above at the Agreement prices and related warranty terms. Specific conditions of contract are anticipated to be required for such purchases, independently from the institutional conditions of contract. The procurement covers Computer Equipment and mobile devices using a native Apple Operating System and value added services where appropriate. The estimated value of the agreement based on historical data is in the region of 35 000 000 GBP per annum. This estimate includes institutional purchases and permitted personal purchases by registered students and staff (on campus)of approved organisations (circa 2000000 GBP per annum) and is subject to the extent of participation across the sector. This is the total estimated spend by all participants and not the value of business placed by the lead contracting authority. Additional information: The Framework Agreement is not related to a project/programme financed by EU funds but individual call off arrangements by users may be.

Renewal: Up to 2 additional extensions of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031591-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY/HEPCW |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA; ALBION; GBM DIGITAL; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031591-2021
- 31 Mar 2021 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006711-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk
- http://www.lupc.ac.uk
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk
- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk
- http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/
- http://www.supc.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0218

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