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title: "Digital Technologies Equipment Supply"
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# Digital Technologies Equipment Supply

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ddbe

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has recently awarded a contract for the supply of digital technology equipment. This procurement process, under the classification of "Computer equipment and supplies," falls within the industry category of goods. Located in Lincolnshire, the procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender, which began earlier in the year, reached the award stage by August 2025, resulting in the selection of XMA Ltd as the supplier for a contract valued at £7,000,000. The University sought a long-term partnership with a Master Vendor capable of providing a wide range of ICT hardware, including desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, and mobile devices, with the contract having potential extensions up to five years.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for XMA Ltd and similar businesses looking to grow by serving large-scale institutions such as universities. Companies specialising in ICT solutions with the capacity to offer comprehensive supply chains and value for money would find this tender model advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can provide strategic insights into ICT asset utilisation and lifecycle management will thrive in competitive tendering for such roles, given the scale and depth of the requirements. The procurement process highlights the importance of having a robust capability to meet extensive hardware demands, thereby allowing companies to showcase their prowess in delivering both performance and efficiency in public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The University of Lincoln were looking to appoint a single supplier to operate as a "Master Vendor" who can supply the University with a broad range of ICT hardware for a long term contract. In-scope of this contract will be desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, Apple devices, monitors, peripherals, accessories, mobile device hardware, high performance/gaming PCs and (at the University's discretion) servers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Organisations interested in this opportunity needed to have the scale and capability to supply the full breadth of the ICT requirements that are in-scope this contract. Purchases under the proposed contract will range from high value orders for rolling-replacement expenditure through to ad-hoc devices, lower value one-off orders and peripheral purchases. The University was seeking a supplier who can provide (and continually demonstrate) long term value for money and can work in partnership with the University to offer expertise and advice on getting the best from ICT hardware supply chains. This procurement was conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2FUZ9F8G45

Options: After the initial three year period, there will be two optional (at the University's discretion) extension periods of up to two periods of one year each. The maximum duration of the contract will be for five years.

Renewal: After the initial three year period, there will be two optional (at the University's discretion) extension periods of up to two periods of one year each. The maximum duration of the contract will be for five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050702-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 2LG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | West Lindsey |
| Electoral ward | Nettleham |
| Westminster constituency | Gainsborough |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30213200 - Tablet computer
- 30213300 - Desktop computer
- 30214000 - Workstations
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 30231000 - Computer screens and consoles
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050702-2025
- 11 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004569-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971403869
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2FUZ9F8G45
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Computer-equipment-and-supplies./2FUZ9F8G45

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