---
title: "MacBooks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068326"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068326.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# MacBooks

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068326

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## Summary

The procurement process for the University of the West of England has concluded with an award for MacBooks, specifically the MDH74B/A 13-inch MacBook Air models featuring the Apple M5 chip. The purchasing took place at the Frenchay Campus in Bristol and falls under the category of computer equipment and supplies. The contract, identified by its number 034274-2026, was finalised on 30th March 2026. This direct procurement method was below the competition threshold, facilitating a swift conclusion without the need for competitive tendering. The contract duration was brief, spanning from 31st March to 1st April 2026, with the award tagged as active under the status of complete.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those offering innovative solutions or customisations in the tech industry. Companies that can offer competitive pricing or unique product variations in similar categories should monitor such opportunities closely. While this contract was awarded through a direct procurement method to ACADEMIA LIMITED, businesses capable of responding to sub-central government needs, especially in the educational sector, may find valuable opportunities in similar future procurements by the University of the West of England and other public authorities.

## Notice

MDH74B/A MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M5 chip with 10-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD - Silver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,641 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034274-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://academia.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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