Scope
Reference
2887
Description
Endpoint computing equipment is procured by the Digital Technologies department. The computers we order mainly fail into 4 areas: staff, students, research and Audio Visual. Staff traditionally have used a mixture of desktop computers and laptops but since the Covid Pandemic this has moved heavily towards laptops with associated docks, monitors, keyboards and mice. All-in-one computers are mainly used in the student open access areas and general IT teaching spaces. Many of our specialist computer teaching rooms use workstation class PCs with powerful processors and high spec graphics cards. The Research community use a variety of computers depending on their requirements, often these are bespoke workstations. The final area of Audio Visual covers the teaching lecterns and digital signage. Some of the lecterns and the digital signage use ultra-small form factor computers but the lecterns in the larger rooms use more powerful small form factor computers capable of handling lecture capture. Scope The following section defines the scope and exclusions of the Contract for the University’s requirements. The framework agreement is divided up into lots as follows: Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories. The University reserves the right to order from outside of this tender when the winning supplier is unable to provide the required computers. Goods will need to be delivered to: • Any UK address for home use requirements • A Designated DT office/storeroom to replenish our stocks • A specific room on any of our campuses where they would typically be unpacked and fitted to desk, and all packing etc. should be removed and appropriately disposed of. This is currently a free service, as is the ability to hold stock in bond at our supplier premises until we need to call it forward. The supplier should hold a ‘gold stock’ of our core products in order to fulfil a next day delivery of small quantity of devices (typically 5). The supplier should provide a web portal for the University to review current pricing and availability, Gold Stock levels etc. The supplier should also provide a next day swap out service for broken computers on the core devices. All other devices have a next business day onsite warranty.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
Description
Supply of Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
Description
Supply of Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
Supplier
Contract value
- £16,666,666.67 excluding VAT
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2029
- Possible extension to 18 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,166,667.67 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
3 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 18 February 2029
- Possible extension to 18 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
- 4 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
Academia Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHML-1185-LRVL
Unit 1, Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7DW
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Getech Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTQW-1117-WCCQ
Solutions Centre, Knightsdale Road
Ipswich
IP1 4JQ
United Kingdom
Email: cgibbs@getech.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories
Jigsaw Systems Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZTZ-5233-YWZT
The Old Mill, 40 High Church Street
Basford
NG7 7JA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@jigsaw24.com
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories
Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited DBA GeiG
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPV-7745-HBRN
27 Old Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) PLC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNM-8883-CCXP
James House, Warwick Road
Birmingham
B11 2LE
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alexei Lambley-Steel
Telephone: +44 1158486100
Email: alexei.lambley-steel@ntu.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government