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IT Purchases

Making IT Procurement Secure

To ensure cost-effective and secure IT purchasing, the University requires all IT items to be purchased through IT Services. This helps prevent duplication, enhances cybersecurity, ensures effective data management, and leverages the benefits of our strategic supplier partnerships, such as extended warranties and better support.

Why Purchase Through IT Services?

  • Eliminates Duplication: Centralised purchasing reduces redundant purchases and saves costs.
  • Enhanced Cybersecurity: All software and hardware are vetted to meet university security standards.
  • Better Value and Support: Strategic supplier agreements provide access to competitive pricing, extended warranties, and reliable support.

What Must Be Purchased Through IT Services?

Hardware

Access Points

AV equipment

Backup Storage Solutions

Battery Packs

Cables

Cases

Convertors and Connectors

Desktops

Docking Stations

Enclosures

Graphics Cards

Headphones

Headsets

Ink Cartridges

Keyboards

Laptops

Mice

Microphones

Mobile Phones

Modems

Motherboards

Network Hubs

Printers

Processors

Projectors

Power Supplies

Racks

RAM

Routers

Scanners

Screen Protectors

Servers

SIM Cards/Contracts

Speakers

Storage Devices

Switches

Tablets

Toners

VR handsets

Webcams

 

 


Peripherals

Wires, Headphones, Phone Cases, Batteries (such as batteries for laptops)*, Computer Tools, Security Screens, Anti-Glare Screens, USB Drives, Dell-compatible peripherals, Apple-compatible peripherals, keyboards, mice, external hard drives.

Monitors

Includes secondary screens and hub monitors (note: hub monitors have replaced docking stations).

Software and Applications

All software and platform subscriptions, including accessibility and free software/applications (any software/platform subscription requires approval by Information Security).

Storage

All storage devices: USB sticks, hard drives, NAS boxes, SD cards and cloud storage services (requires approval by Information Security).

What can be purchased without ITS support? 

ITS do not help with the purchase of the following types of equipment. Individuals and Departments can purchase these separately. 

  • TV Screens 
  • * Standard Batteries such as AA, AAA 
  • Cameras and Video Cameras 
  • Computer Consoles and games 
  • Microscopes 

Need Help or Have Questions?

Please contact the IT Service Desk: live chat https://www.qmul.ac.uk/its/services-channels/its-live-chat/ | 0207 882 8888 | https://helpdesk.qmul.ac.uk | servicedesk@qmul.ac.uk for guidance on IT purchasing or to check if an item falls under IT procurement.

If you require IT equipment or software specifically for research projects, please contact: its-research-consultants@qmul.ac.uk

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