Four additions to IT supply list

The West Australian government has added four companies to its list of preferred suppliers for computing and mobile devices.

The new suppliers are Perth-based Solutions IT and east coast-headquartered companies ASI Solutions, CompNow and Data#3.

They join six incumbent suppliers - Acer Computer, CDM Australia, EDsys Computers, Moncrieff Technology Solutions, Stott Hoare and Winthrop Australia.

A Department of Finance spokesperson said it was continuing to negotiate with a number of other potential suppliers under its common user arrangement (CUA).

The CUA panel, first introduced in 2015, governs which suppliers can sell which brands of desktops, notebooks, tablets, and other computing and mobile devices, and to which public sector agencies.

The contract also covers ancillary services such as installation and disposal.  

ASI Solutions director Justin Lowe said his company was extremely proud to be working with the WA government.

“Working with local, state, and federal departments, including not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, for over 35 years has proven that we have the skills, technical ability, and trust to deliver highly successful solutions time and time again,” Mr Lowe said.

“The contract win is another milestone for ASI Solutions as it continues to grow from strength to strength, with the business now doing over $150 million in revenue across Australia and New Zealand."

Data #3 state general manager Kingsley McGarrigle said it was the first time his company has been selected to sit on this panel in WA.

“It’s a clear indication of our significant local growth, investment and expert capability,” he said.

Mr McGarrigle said Data#3 planned to continue to place further significant investment locally to facilitate the growing demand for warehousing, configuration and integration services.

“Our aim is to further strengthen the supply chain so that WA businesses, government entities and corporate organisations can reduce costs while increasing efficiency,” he said.