---
title: "Primary Device Refresh 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ceb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Primary Device Refresh 2026

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ceb

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process titled "Primary Device Refresh 2026," led by the Education Authority, involves supplying desktop computers and laptops to primary schools in Northern Ireland. The process, categorised in the computer equipment and supplies industry, is at the award stage, having commenced on 28th April 2026. The procurement method was limited, conducted under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Lot 6 for education technology. British Telecommunications PLC has been awarded the contract, with the agreement signed on 31st March 2026. The location for delivery is Northern Ireland, specifically the UKN region, and the procurement was deemed outside the scope of prior publication requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the technology sector, particularly for companies supplying educational devices. The contract's focus on providing computer equipment to schools highlights a demand for reliable suppliers familiar with educational technology solutions. Businesses specialising in the provision of IT products and services for educational facilities would find this contract advantageous. Given its delivery in Northern Ireland, the procurement process can benefit regional businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational technology market. While the contract has been awarded, future productive collaborations might emerge within this framework for innovative technology solutions tailored to educational environments.

## Notice

Supply of desktop computer devices and Laptops to Northern Ireland for Primary Schools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of desktop computer devices and Laptops to Northern Ireland for Primary Schools

### Procurement Information

This contract is not an award without prior notice. This tender is a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework: RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) Lot 6: Education Technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038637-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038637-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eani.org.uk

## Provenance

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