---
title: "IT Hardware Refresh 2026 - Additional Desktops"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# IT Hardware Refresh 2026 - Additional Desktops

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db37

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## Summary

This public procurement process concerns the Sheffield Hallam University's project titled "IT Hardware Refresh 2026 - Additional Desktops," which falls under the goods category, specifically desktop computers. Located in Sheffield, within the United Kingdom, the contracting authority aimed to acquire 34 desktop computers through a direct award via the National Education Framework. The process has reached its completion stage, with important dates including the contract award date on 24th July 2026 and the contract period beginning on 5th August 2026, lasting until 31st July 2029. The tender was conducted using a "below threshold - without competition" method, aligning with the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in providing IT hardware, particularly those experienced with education sector contracts, to engage with educational institutions such as Sheffield Hallam University. It illustrates a demand for suppliers capable of offering quick and reliable delivery of desktop computers. Large companies like APOGEE CORPORATION LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate suitability for such tenders due to their capacity and established presence in the market. Enterprises aiming to capture similar opportunities should focus on forming partnerships within educational and public sectors, emphasising their ability to deliver high-quality IT solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.

## Notice

Direct Award via National Education Framework (NEF) UOE/DU/MFD/01, for the provision of 34 desktop computers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,678 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30213300 - Desktop computer

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073689-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.shu.ac.uk
- https://apogeecorp.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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