- All purchases of desktops, laptops and tablets are required to be selected from standardized CPI configurations.
- In some circumstances, exception requests are allowed.
- The MarketPlace e-procurement system must be used for all purchases.
- No purchase orders (POs), vouchers or campus Pcards can be used.
- Purchases must be selected from the UNC-approved list of vendors and products.
- Windows desktops and laptops can be purchased only through:
- Dell
- Lenovo
- Hewlett Packard (CPI offerings found through CDW-G).
- Apple desktops and laptops are not eligible for the CPI program but may still be purchased.
- Throughout the year, the UNC system office coordinates bulk purchases that receive discounts from Apple.
- Notifications are sent out in advance of the bulk purchase deadline.
- Windows desktops and laptops can be purchased only through:
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