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Notebook and Personal Computers
16 Februar
2010 to 15 February2013
Contract No. 25708
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Buyers Guide – Notebook and Personal Computers 25708
ABOUT THE CONTRACT
Contract Number
Contract Term
Status
Department Of
Education and schools
Categories
Key Features and
Benefits
Netbook & Tablet PC/
Computers
CUA 25708
From 16 February 2010 to February 2013
PLUS two 2-year extension options
Mandatory in the Perth region for Western Australian Public
Authorities
Note: Please confirm buying rules with your agencies. Existing
contracts will need to be fulfilled prior to transition to this CUA.
This CUA is mandatory state-wide for DoE & schools. However,
some categories are not available due to existing contractual
arrangements that need to be fulfilled. Buyers should view the
Government Contract Directory: Education & Training Edition
pages 12-14 to understand what is available to them; and access
products, pricing and order forms via the DoE intranet site (not
Contracts WA). Schools should contact your ICT Customer
Relationship Manager if you have any queries.
PC1 – Government standard personal computer. Commenced 16
February 2010
NB1 – Government standard notebook computer. Commenced 16
February 2010.
NB2 – Student standard notebook computer. Commenced 1 May
2010.
NB3 – Business and professional standard notebook.
Commenced 1 May 2010
NB4 - Travel Standard notebook. Commenced 1 May 2010
Choice of computer hardware standards and products/models
Flexibility to upgrade some standards
Choice of warranty and service support options
Ability to purchase certain peripherals with or without a computer
Free metropolitan delivery
Simple order form - can be used to pick-and-buy direct or get a
price first
Hardware standards operate as a minimum baseline, allowing for
product competition and up to date technology
Limited number of suppliers to support fleet standardisation and
best pricing
Netbooks and tablet personal computers (classic fully functional
“convertible notebook” computers, mainly x86 based, touch
screen but stylus driven) are treated as a variation to category
NB1 on the CUA and buyers must therefore seek Finance’s
approval to purchase via the variation process.
New tablet and hybrid computer devices (normally finger driven,
multi-touch capacitive touch screens, mobile devices and do not
use a traditional desktop OS) including iPads are specifically out
of scope of the CUA and may be purchased in line with State
Supply Commission policies, including open and effective
competition.
Department of Finance Page 2
Buyers Guide – Notebook and Personal Computers 25708
Ruggedised
Computers
Peripheral Items
(Computer
Accessories)
Macintosh Computers
Contract News
Ruggedised computers are generally considered to be out of
scope of this CUA, however due to the various levels of
“ruggedised” and different forms of such computers, please
discuss your requirements with the CUA Contract Manager prior
to purchase.
Purchase of Peripheral items under CUA 25708 is now nonmandatory i.e. buyers may purchase these items through the
CUA, or alternatively purchase outside of the CUA ensuring that
they adhere to State Supply Commission policies, including open
and effective competition. Some standard Peripheral items are
incorporated in this CUA for quick and easy purchasing, however
other models are available from our qualified CUA suppliers.
Finance recommends purchasing Peripheral items from our CUA
suppliers to ensure compatibility with CUA computers. The
following items are advertised through the CUA on Contracts WA
under the Product Catalogue and Price List:
Monitors
Keyboard & Mouse combo’s
External webcams
External hard drives
USB hubs
Y cables
Docking stations
Notebook Batteries
Notebook Battery Charging Packs (AC adapters)
Security locks
Notebook Carry bags
External Bluetooth (dongle)
External speakers
Memory sticks (USB)
Blu-Ray players
Head phones
Graphics Cards
Apple Macintosh computers are out of scope of this CUA. Buyers
should procure these products through their usual procurement
processes, ensuring that they adhere to State Supply
Commission policies, including open and effective competition.
Recently, Government Procurement and the Client Reference
Group looked at what improvements could be made to the CUA
as it stands. A business case incorporating some of these
suggestions – like the need to streamline the variation process –
has just been approved. Keep an eye out for when outcomes are
reflected in a future edition of this Buyers Guide.
Department of Finance Page 3
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