The IMTS Purchasing service includes purchasing support for desktop computers, laptop computers, mobile devices, tablets, computer software peripherals, Audio Visual equipment and any IT related tenders.
Our service processes the majority of all IT, Telecommunication and Audio Visual purchases and offers guidance on what products will best meet your needs. The majority of purchases are installed and supported by our Service Delivery and Help Desk teams.
This service works in accordance with the University Purchasing policies and regulations that state all IT, telecoms and AV purchases should be made through the IMTS purchasing team who can:
- Ensure best value for money on IT related procurement based on realistic whole life cost estimates including support and maintenance.
- Ensure IT related purchases are compatible, secure and supportable.
- Manage risks associated with third party supply including physical, information security and reputational risks.
- Manage all the above with respect to the general regulations governing public sector procurement.
- Understand changing user requirements and to communicate new opportunities and technologies as they arise.
Purchasing Mobile Devices, Phones and Communications Equipment
Basic Mobile Phones and PDAs
Where a good quality basic phone is required without a camera and other functions, please supply an IR1 order form for a "free of charge" mobile, quoting the user's name.
Specialist Equipment
In the case of a requirement for an item which does not fall into either of the above categories, please telephone the Comms Team on x23119 (0113 812 3119) and we will endeavour to suggest a suitable piece solution.
International Access
Mobiles do NOT have International access as standard. If this is required it must be specified on the IR1 order form and agreed by a senior budget holder.
Hire/Loan Mobiles
The Telecommunications Team have mobiles which can be hired for £5.00 per month plus calls (at the standard rate charged to us) plus VAT. Please ring x23119 to check availability.
Mobile Devices Service Costs
Smartphones and PDAs are configured to synchronise directly with the university e-mail system. This allows real time updates of e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks and notes wherever you are. For more information on this service please contact a member of the Support and Operations team on x23427.
Apple equipment
Approval is required for the purchase of Apple equipment such as iPhones or iPads. Please see the approval guidance below.
Apple Approval guidance
Mobile Device Price and Specification List - May 2012
Purchasing PC's and Laptops
We purchase standard models of computers and laptops from a list of preferred suppliers. These models of computers can often change due to newer models being released. Our price lists are regularly updated to reflect our current range.
Standard PC Price List
Standard Laptop Price List
Purchasing Software
There are many different types of software licence. The two main licences that we deal with are:
- Site licence - means we can install the piece of software on any machine on our campus.
- Single user licence - means that for each computer a licence is required for the software to be installed.
For either option we recommend that you please contact IMTS Purchasing to confirm the software list, availability and suitability of an application.
How to Order from IT Purchasing
To order new equipment
- Decide which equipment you need.
- If you wish to purchase any computer upgrades please contact IMTS Purchasing on x23069
- Contact your budget holder and ask them for an IR1 Form. They should advise you on the relevant project, budget and cost centre codes you need.
- Complete the left hand side of the IR1 Form and get it signed by your budget holder.
- Send the form to us at IT Purchasing, 301 Woodhouse, City Campus.
Please note
- IMTS will only support hardware purchased through IMTS. This means we will not support equipment that users purchase themselves.
- All purchases made by IMTS Purchasing follow the university's financial purchasing guidelines.
- Orders are only placed upon the submission and receipt of a fully completed IR1 (green Internal Recharge form).
- All orders over £5000 (except for perishable and annual license renewals) should be submitted as a capital spend.