Purchasing IT equipment
Computers, laptops and other IT equipment
IT Services now provides IT equipment to Professional service departments via Stone for Windows based devices and Academia for Apple devices.
If you require a desktop, laptop, tablet, monitor or other peripheral device please complete the appropriate form below.
- We have a one device per person policy unless there is a business case.
- Standard Windows laptops can be provisioned in 7 working days. A non-standard laptop request is subject to a 28-day lead time.
- IT peripheral requests, for items that are in stock we will endeavor to get these to you within 5 working days.
- We do not provide mobile telephone handsets but do manage and provide the contracts for those handsets. Please see Mobile phone procurement
IT Services provide support for laptops, PCs, tablets and peripherals that are purchased through the correct routes. IT Services maintain a set of standard equipment that is tested and known to work with the University network and software. Any devices which are bought with out consulting with IT Services can not be supported by IT Services and there is a risk that they will not work. There are a number of devices and categories of devices listed below that are known to not work with University systems, software and/or network or cannot be properly supported and should not be purchased.
- Remarkable tablets
- Kindle/Kindle Fires
- Many Android Tablets
- Any smart speaker or streaming device such as Echoes, Chromecasts or Sonos Speakers.
- Non fleet printers such as home or wireless devices.
- Huawei phones
- Chromebooks
- Streaming cameras
- Smart Devices such as light bulbs, plugs, scales etc…
- Smart TVs (anything that would need a TV license)
- Apple TV
- Apple Watches
- Apple Time Capsules
- Microsoft Surface devices.
- Oppo Phones
- Raspberry Pis
- Blackberry devices.
- Non standard network switches or routers
Laptop and PC spec
What can I order?
IT equipment supplied by Stone:
- Desktops
- HP Laptops
- Workstations
- Monitors - see Iiyama
Desktop specification: Stone PC Lite USFF
- 8gb RAM
- i5 intel Processor
- 512gb SSD
- 5 year Next Business Day warranty
Placing an order
Stone Order Form
Send this with the Purchase Order number to IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk. Please note that prices stated do not include VAT.
- STONE - Agresso supplier number S15961
In order to ensure that the costs associated with the kit order have been authorised, orders can only be accepted from an approved Agresso authoriser – or if there is explicit authorisation from them in the emailed request.
Delivery
Due to supply constraints and intermittent component shortages, please check with a contact below if your order is time critical. IT Services plan to hold a stock of laptops to overcome some of these supply issues
Contacts
University Contract Manager
Nick Cope
Email: IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk
Stone Account Management
Lee Santivale
Email: Lee Sanvitale
Tel: 01785 786 888
Stone Sales Management
Lyndsy Brown
Email: Lyndsy brown
Tel: 01785 786 782
13" G10 Notebook
- Screen 13.3” FullHD
- CPU: Intel i5-1335u
- RAM: 16Gb
- Storage: 512Gb SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, AC power, combined headphone/microphone
- Weight: 1.28Kg
- Dimensions (cm): 30.69 x 20.84 x 1.59
- Warranty: 3 years next business day onsite
14" G10 Notebook
- Screen 14” FullHD
- CPU: Intel i5-1335u
- RAM: 16Gb
- Storage: 512Gb SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB-C, 3 x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, AC power, combined headphone/microphone
- Weight: 1.37Kg
- Dimensions (cm): 32.19 x 21.39 x 1.99
- Warranty: 3 years next business day onsite
15" G10 Notebook
- Screen 15.6” FullHD
- CPU: Intel i5-1335u
- RAM: 16Gb
- Storage: 512Gb SSD
- Ports: 1 x USB-C, 3 x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, AC power, combined headphone/microphone
- Weight: 1.74Kg
- Dimensions (cm): 35.94 x 23.39 x 1.99
- Warranty: 3 years next business day onsite
13" G10 Convertible Notebook
- Screen 13.1” FullHD
- CPU: Intel i5-1335u
- RAM: 16Gb
- Storage: 512Gb SSD
- Ports: 2 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI, RJ-45, AC power, combined headphone/microphone
- Weight: 1.35Kg
- Dimensions (cm): 30.75 x 20.5 x 1.79
- Warranty: 3 years next business day onsite
Apple
IT equipment supplied by Apple:
- All Apple products
- Mobile phones - all makes
To view the catalogue of items available please visit the Academia website.
Placing orders
Please ensure you select the correct Agresso supplier record:
- Agresso Supplier number: S10679
In order to ensure that the costs associated with the kit order have been authorised, orders can only be accepted from an approved Agresso authoriser – or if there is explicit authorisation from them in the emailed request.
Trade in and Disposal Service
If you are looking to trade in any Apple equipment then Academia's ReviveIT service can help.
- All Apple equipment is covered by this arrangement including mobile phones which are out of contract.
- For more details and to obtain a trade-in quote, Please visit https://academia.co.uk/reviveit/.
We recommend you discuss all 'trade-ins' with IT Services before purchasing.
XMA (iTrap supplier) - IT Consumables
An iTrap supplier is an approved supplier that can be used for items not covered by our other contracts.
The current iTrap supplier for IT consumables is XMA.
Placing orders
Please ensure you select the correct Agresso supplier record:
- Agresso Supplier number: S14324
In order to ensure that the costs associated with the kit order have been authorised, orders can only be accepted from an approved Agresso authoriser – or if there is explicit authorisation from them in the emailed request.
IT Services do not provide consumables such as cables, mice or keyboards by default, but it is always worth checking with us first as we may have some in stock preventing the need to buy more. If we do not have any supplies available, you will need to order any consumables via the appropriate routes.
XMA product support
Customer Care
Support is still available for the Viglen and Toshiba equipment you have purchased.
For after-sales enquiries, including repairs and replacement of parts.
Personal purchase
HP
Looking to purchase a device for home?
HP offer university staff and students access to their Student store which offers up to 35% discount. Simply register on their website with your university email address to qualify.
Stone
Looking to purchase a device for home?
Stone Offer University pricing to staff and students. Contact our account manager Lyndsy Brown (lyndsy.brown@stonegroup.co.uk) for further details, quotes or to place a personal order.
For low cost / reconditioned computer equipment, Stone also have their refurbished store here where purchases can be made.