Buy the Right Technology at the Right Price With IT Procurement

Yes. BCA resells hardware, so you can buy computers, servers and network equipment through us and have one team handle the quote, the order, delivery and warranty registration. If you would rather buy directly from a vendor, we will recommend the right model and coordinate the rest.

You can, and for a single urgent purchase it sometimes makes sense. The trouble is that many retail models are built for home use, with home editions of Windows, short warranties and parts that change from one batch to the next. A business-grade model chosen to a standard is easier to secure, manage and support. BCA can tell you when a retail purchase is fine and when it will cost more later.

Equipment standards are a short list of approved models and specs for each type of role, for example one laptop for office staff and a more powerful one for people who work with large design files. Standard equipment is quicker to set up, easier to troubleshoot and simpler to replace, because chargers, docking stations and spare parts work across the team. BCA reviews your standards as models change so they don't go stale.

As early as you can, ideally as soon as the start date is set. Lead times vary with the model and supply, and a new laptop still needs to be set up, secured and loaded with the right software before day one. Telling BCA early means the new person starts with working equipment instead of a borrowed machine.

Yes. When equipment arrives, BCA registers the warranty and records the serial number, purchase date and coverage, so a claim doesn't start with a search for the receipt. For important equipment such as servers and network gear, we'll tell you whether extended coverage is worth the cost.

Yes. Larger purchases need more planning: matching the equipment to what your business will need over the next few years, checking it works with your existing setup and scheduling the installation to avoid disruption. BCA gets quotes, compares them with you and plans the installation as part of the project.

Procurement is about buying: choosing what to get, comparing quotes and getting it ordered, delivered and registered. Asset management picks up from there, tracking each item through its life, including who has it, what it cost and when it should be replaced. The two work best together, because good asset records tell you what to buy next and when.