Official UK procurement notice
Endpoint Computing Equipment Framework
Authority: Nottingham Trent University (Education)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionEndpoint 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.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 22 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT.
- How the procedure runs: The procurement process adopted is based upon the ‘Competitive Flexible’ procedure as defined under Section 20(2)b of the Procurement Act 2023. This is a two-stage procedure and there is no restriction on who can submit tenders. Suppliers will be invited to submit a full tender (completing both parts Stage 1 & Stage 2 in their submission); however, the evaluation will be carried out in two stages. Stage 1 will assess specific Technical and Sustainability elements. Based on this, the top 5 (Maximum) scoring tenderers will be shortlisted for Stage 2, during which the remaining technical and Pricing elements of their original submissions will be evaluated. No new documentation will be issued at Stage 2 All Tenderers that have registered, expressed an interest and who have downloaded this Invitation to Tender from the Portal will be eligible to tender. All Tenders subsequently received (that are compliant i.e. submitted in line with the tendering instructions) will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria as set out below. Tenders should be prepared and submitted in accordance with section 6, Instructions for completing and conditions for submitting a tender. At the University’s discretion, in order to be able to carry out thorough and fair evaluation Tenderers may be invited to clarify their Tender at any stage of the procurement process. A position on the Framework will be awarded to one Supplier for each lot. Awards will be made to the Tenderers achieving the Highest overall scores (Stage 1 + Stage 2 combined), in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the ITT.
- No preliminary market engagement: The university did not conduct any pre market engagement activities in relation to this tender.
CPV: Computer equipment and supplies
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
- Places
- up to 2 suppliers · 3 bids on the busiest of 2 lots (1.5 per place) · 2 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 19 Feb 2026
Published description of the framework
This framework agreement comprises two lots, each of which will be awarded to a single supplier. As each lot will have one appointed supplier, no further competition or mini-competition will be undertaken. The authority will issue Purchase Orders using the terms and pricing established at framework award, applying any specific ordering or allocation procedures described in this ITT and the framework agreement.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£16,666,667
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessoriesAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,166,668
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (4)
- Stage 1 - Technical Questions: 35%
- Stage 2 - Technical Questions: 30%
- Stage 2 - Commercial Offer: 20%
- Stage 1 - NTU Strategic Commitments Stage 1 Net Zero Carbon & Sustainability & Sustainability Action Plan: 15%
Published award criteria (4)
- Stage 1 - Technical Questions: See ITT for further details
- Stage 1 - NTU Strategic Commitments Stage 1 Net Zero Carbon & Sustainability & Sustainability Action Plan: See ITT for further details
- Stage 2 - Technical Questions: See ITT for further details
- Stage 2 - Commercial Offer: See ITT for further details
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Endpoint Computing Equipment Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 22 Jan 2026
- First published
- 19 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 Mar 2026, 12:53 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 22 Jan 2026
- Authority reference
2887- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-075364- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- How it runs
The procurement process adopted is based upon the ‘Competitive Flexible’ procedure as defined under Section 20(2)b of the Procurement Act 2023. This is a two-stage procedure and there is no restriction on who can submit tenders. Suppliers will be invited to submit a full tender (completing both parts Stage 1 & Stage 2 in their submission); however, the evaluation will be carried out in two stages. Stage 1 will assess specific Technical and Sustainability elements. Based on this, the top 5 (Maximum) scoring tenderers will be shortlisted for Stage 2, during which the remaining technical and Pricing elements of their original submissions will be evaluated. No new documentation will be issued at Stage 2 All Tenderers that have registered, expressed an interest and who have downloaded this Invitation to Tender from the Portal will be eligible to tender. All Tenders subsequently received (that are compliant i.e. submitted in line with the tendering instructions) will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria as set out below. Tenders should be prepared and submitted in accordance with section 6, Instructions for completing and conditions for submitting a tender. At the University’s discretion, in order to be able to carry out thorough and fair evaluation Tenderers may be invited to clarify their Tender at any stage of the procurement process. A position on the Framework will be awarded to one Supplier for each lot. Awards will be made to the Tenderers achieving the Highest overall scores (Stage 1 + Stage 2 combined), in accordance with the evaluation methodology set out in the ITT.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 8 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
19 Nov 2025 → 4 Mar 2026 · 7 dates- Tender notice published337 days ago19 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification questions by318 days ago8 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends309 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by272 days ago22 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent259 days ago5 Feb 2026
- Contract starts245 days ago19 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published232 days ago4 Mar 2026, 12:53 GMT
Notice history
6 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Nov 2025- Tender notice published19 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published5 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete5 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published6 Feb 2026, 10:19 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected18 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published4 Mar 2026, 12:53 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 19 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories1 award | |||
| GETECH LIMITED19 Feb 2026 – 18 Feb 2029 · up to 18 Feb 2030Extensions: optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement. · Amended: Under Contract 2. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories, the figure published for contract value excluding VAT was incorrect and missing a digit. It should read £4,166,667.67 excluding VAT. | £16,666,667 | 3 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories1 award | |||
| Jigsaw Systems Limited19 Feb 2026 – 18 Feb 2029 · up to 18 Feb 2030Extensions: optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement. · Amended: Under Contract 2. Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories, the figure published for contract value excluding VAT was incorrect and missing a digit. It should read £4,166,667.67 excluding VAT. | £4,166,668 | 3 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 2 - Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories · Jigsaw Systems Limited
- Signed
- 3 Mar 2026
- Value
- £4,166,668
- Period
- 4 Mar 2026 – 26 Feb 2029 · up to 26 Feb 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement.
Lot 1 - Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories · GETECH LIMITED
- Signed
- 27 Feb 2026
- Value
- £16,666,667
- Period
- 4 Mar 2026 – 26 Feb 2029 · up to 26 Feb 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- optional 12 month extension taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years subject to satisfactory performance in accordance Service Level Agreement.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Desktops, laptops and workstations along with associated peripheral devices and accessories | 3final-stage tenders · 4 at stage one | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Apple Products and associated peripheral devices and accessories | 3final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonGetech Ltd · East of England · 1
- wonJigsaw Systems Limited · East Midlands · 2
- did not winAcademia Ltd · East of England · 2
- did not winMeridian Peoples Holdings Limited DBA GeiG · Greater London · all lots
- did not winSpecialist Computer Centres (SCC) PLC · West Midlands · 1
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
5 commercial parties on the notice · 2 awarded- Academia LtdBidder / tenderer
- Getech LtdFramework contractor
- Jigsaw Systems LimitedFramework contractor
- Meridian Peoples Holdings Limited DBA GeiGBidder / tenderer
- Specialist Computer Centres (SCC) PLCBidder / tenderer
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender