Overview of IT equipment purchasing
UniSA Designated PC Suppliers are able to supply the University with Desktop, Notebook/Tablet and Server systems that run a Microsoft Windows operating system. Selection of the Designated PC Suppliers was determined after the submission of tenders and a subsequent evaluation process. Designated PC Suppliers are able to provide computer equipment for their appointed hardware category as well as a range of services including:
- 3 years onsite warranty for Desktop PC and Server Systems.
- 3 year "return to vendor" warranty for Notebook/Tablet Systems.
(Some suppliers may offer a pickup and delivery service or onsite service.) - Network card registration for connection to the UniSA wired network.
- Installation of the UniSA Standard Operating Environment (SOE).
- Asset labelling (Blue Plate numbers).
- Electrical testing and tagging.
- Warranty labelling.
- Delivery of equipment to a specified University address.
If there are any circumstances that the Designated PC Suppliers can not provide the required computer system or systems, prior permission to purchase from an alternative source must be obtained from the Director of ISTS or authorised delegate. Purchasing computer systems from an alternative source without prior permission will result in the computer systems not being able to participate on the University network. More information on purchase exemptions is available from the "Computer System Purchase Exemption Procedures" page.
Other IT equipment including printers, scanners, digital cameras and other peripheral devices can be purchased from Designated PC Suppliers. No prior consent is necessary to purchase these types of peripheral devices from alternative sources. Purchase of network printers should be done in consultation with local IT support staff.