Scottish Government

Details

Overview

A single supplier framework for the Provision of Netbooks and Associated Services. 

What is in scope?

• Netbooks

 All services associated with the provision of netbooks.

What is out of scope?

• Desktop computing
• Laptops
• Servers
• Storage area networks
• Telecoms hardware
• Peripherals (which are not included at the point of order)

 There are separate frameworks for Desktop Computing, Mobile Computing and a National collaborative procurement arrangement for IT Peripherals.

Who is this available to?

• Central Government
• Fire
• Health
• Local authorities
• Police
• Universities and Colleges
• Third Sector
• Other Public Bodies

This contract was awarded following an OJEU procurement.

Note: It is the responsibility of any buying organisation wishing to use the contract to satisfy itself that it is eligible to do so. Entitlement can be established from the terms of the National IT Hardware & Associated Services framework notice published on Public Contracts Scotland. If there is any doubt, legal advice should be sought.

Benefits

• Fixed pricing – Pricing is fixed for the duration of the framework, which will provide budget certainty for public bodies.  
• Device - The contract device has been supplemented by a menu of upgrades, accessories and services. 
• Coverage  – The frameworks will be available to all Scottish public sector contracting authorities, regardless of size or geographical location.
• Environmental – To reduce the environmental impact of mobile computing, the latest energy efficiency and environmental accreditations were incorporated into the minimum specification. 
• Transactional efficiencies – The framework will focus on eProcurement, increasing transactional efficiencies for end users.

Current status

Start date

24 January 2012

End date

27 May 2013 (with the option to extend for 2 further 12 month periods)

Further details

Contact and feedback to:

Gill McLeod: Email gill.mcleod@scotland.gsi.gov,.uk or Tel 0131 244 8186

Lee Rutherford: Email lee.rutherford@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or Tel 0131 244 0165

Contract Supplier(s)

XMA Limited

XMA Ltd - Scotland
100 Brand Street
Glasgow
G51 1DG

Contract or Framework Agreement guidance

Full product specifications and pricing details can be obtained from our secure stakeholder site by contacting Jim Thomson (jim.thomson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk).

Organisations can also contact XMA for further information.

More information

For further information please contact named individuals above.