So the Go on pulling the Scheme for BYOD creates some work for setting up the New IT Suites.
So what do we need? - Updated
30x Computers and Monitors per room
1x Switch 48 Port
1x Patch Panel
30x Keyboards
30x Mice
30x NetworkCables
30x Patch Cables
Larger Cabinet for additional switch in one area
We have a new Area coming so this requires a wee bit more:
30x Student PCs
2x Teacher PCs
1x Office PC
1x Cabinet
x2 Speakers plus cables
x2 VGA/Audio Faceplates
x2 Projectors plus cables
x2 Projector Mounts
Fibre Installation including modules
x2 Network Switches (for link location and new)
x33 Patch Cables
x33 Network Cables
x2 Patch Panels
x60 Power Splitters (we find these useful)
Estimated cost per suite is around £10,000 - £12,000 although I am sure I could negotiate the costs down through bulk buying and supplier competition. The aim will be under £10,000 per classroom purchased with SSDs to prolong the life of the machines. We shouldn't need to replace these every 5 Years but instead looking to 7 Years - depending how well they age and Windows/Systems continue.
For the Computers and Monitors we are looking at £8000 with Intel i3, 4 GB Ram and SSD 128GB (we don't have any machines that need more).
Monitors are a good quality 21.5" HD screens.
Think you can get a better deal for brand new equipment? Let me know who I should talk to.
Always go to Tender and always get them to compete for your business. With Schools budgets being squeezed - we really do need to care for every penny.
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