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Sheffield Hallam University · Education

In brief

Sheffield Hallam University has announced plans to buy computer hardware work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 31 July 2027.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for computer hardware contracts across the UK (from 92 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Sheffield Hallam University is undertaking preliminary market engagement to explore options for the future provision and lifecycle management of its end-user computing hardware estate, comprising approximately 10,000 devices. The engagement will consider market capability and potential commercial models, including outright purchase, leasing, Device-as-a-Service (DaaS), and blended approaches, to inform the University’s future procurement strategy and requirements.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 087451-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

50

Awards

39

Suppliers it has used most for computer hardware

  1. Network Services 4

    Crown Commercial ServiceNorth WestSecurity, Construction

    Closing soon4 days left11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling
  2. Committee Livestreaming

    Dumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandComputer hardware

    Open8 days leftLow competition

    £376kestimated
  3. PfH Materials Supply Framework

    Procurement for HousingUK-wideSecurity, Construction

    Open10 days left16 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £1.54bnframework ceiling
  4. PfH Materials Supply Framework

    Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland)UK-wideSecurity, Construction

    Open10 days left16 lotsFramework

    £1.54bnframework ceiling
  5. ICT Managed Service Partner

    Mosaic Schools Learning TrustNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestComputer hardware, IT services and software

    Open10 days leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £3mestimated

From notice 087451-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.