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 or monitor for a Professional service, please email IT Services.

  • 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 endeavour 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 .

Laptop and PC spec

What can I order?

IT equipment supplied by Stone:

The current standard staff laptop and desktop provided for Professional Service departments are listed below. If you require anything beyond this, please contact IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk.

  • 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

Stone Order Form
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Image of HP 630 front

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
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Image of HP 640 from the front

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
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Image of HP 650 from the left

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
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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
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Stone PC Lite USFF desktop PC

  • CPU: Intel i5-12400
  • RAM: 8Gb
  • Storage: 512Gb SSD
  • Dimensions (cm): 32.5 x 33.5 x 9
  • Warranty: 5 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. 

Academia punch out

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.

Tel: 01727 201 810
 
Hardware Support

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.

Dynamic Working

The University is committed to supporting staff to work dynamically by supplying them with the appropriate IT equipment. For more information, please visit the Dynamic Working website.

Returning equipment 

When someone leaves or a machine is returned, please contact IT Services for the device to be collected, data securely erased and returned to the pool for reuse.