DET procurement

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DET procurement
This area of the department is responsible for
procurement, policy, strategy, tenders and
contracting, purchasing and provision of
procurement advice and support.
If you need help to navigate through this site
please call     the DET ICT Fleet Manager on
1800 654 310.
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DET procurement
Before You Begin Before proceeding you need to
confirm that you have funds available for this
purchase. This can be either through self-funding
or a loan. Loans are only available to schools. A
loan may only be provided when a leased
copier/MFD is being replaced with a copier/MFD of
equal or lower speed.
Benefits Of The New Program Over the coming 12
months the Department of Education and Training
Procurement anticipates savings of 35 million
from the significant reduction DET Procurement
achieved off the purchase cost of  Imaging
Devices. These savings are part of an ongoing
program of centralisation and cost reduction that
will realise 80 million in savings in 2008/09.
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DET procurement
IMAGING DEVICES https//detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/proc
urement/index.htm INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS AND
DATA PROJECTORS https//detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/it/e
quipment/hardware_stds/interactive_classrooms_gpl.
htm
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Interactive Classrooms Connected Classroom
Project, Interactive Whiteboards and Projectors
Greg Sharkey Technology Adviser Sydney Region
NSW Department of Education Training NSW
Public Schools Leading the Way
www.det.nsw.edu.au
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Memorandum Number DN/08/00131Issued 28 April
2008

• INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS
• I am pleased to advise that agreements have now
  been finalised for the supply of Interactive
  Classroom Project equipment, with significant
  cost reductions achieved through the tendering
  process.

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DN/08/00131

• Memo covers
• Connected Classroom Project
• Discretionary Purchases of Interactive
  Whiteboards and Data Projectors

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Contract Covers

• Interactive Whiteboards
• Projectors
• VideoConferencing Equipment
• Ancillary Equipment
• Speakers etc
• Installation

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Interactive Whiteboards

• Panasonic Elite Panaboard UB-T780
• Stylus Touch
• Recommended
• Smartboard SB680
• Finger touch
• Optional
• Smartboard SB660
• Suitable for Small rooms

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Panasonic Elite Panaboard UB-T780

• Hardboard (PET Coated metal) Surface
• Stylus Touch
• Requires Stylus
• 77 Diagonal

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Panasonic Elite Panaboard UB-T780

• Disadvantages
• Requires Stylus to operate
• Battery is required for stylus
• Can not use fingers
• 10 cm wide strip along left edge is unusable

• Advantages
• Hard metal surface not active.
• Digital technology means more accuracy.
• If surface is damaged, it can be easily replaced
  without replacing entire board
• Active Components can be easily replaced/upgraded

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Smartboard SB680/SB660

• Soft Polyester Surface
• Finger Touch
• Can be operated with finger or Stulus
• 77/68 Diagonal

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Smartboard SB680/SB660

• Disadvantages
• Surface can get dirty through use of fingers
• Analogue technology
• Because the board surface is an active component,
  if damage occurs, entire board would need to be
  replaced
• Active components unable to be replaced/upgraded
• Unable to hover or rollover

• Advantages
• Able to be controlled with fingers or stylus
• Stylus does not require battery
• Whole surface of board is able to be used
• More intuitive for younger users

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Projectors

• Sanyo PLC-XE50
• Epson EMP-400W
• Dell 1409x

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Dell 1409x

• Long throw - mounted from Ceiling 2-9m from Wall
• XVGA (1024 x 768)?
• 2500 Lumens
• Not recommended for IWB due to glare in
  presenter's eyes
• Suitable for large wall projection or mobile
  projector

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Dell 1409x

• Disadvantages
• Not suitable for IWB use

• Advantages
• Can be used as a mobile projector (if not mounted
  from ceiling)?
• Can be used to project onto very large wall

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Epson EMP-400W

• Short Throw Projector
• True Wide XGA (1280 x 800 pixel)?
• 1800 lumens
• Mounted 1-2m from wall
• wall or ceiling mount
• Suitable for IWB

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Epson EMP-400W

• Disadvantages
• Not Mobile
• Not suitable for projection on very large
  wall/screen
• More glare than ultra-short throw projectors

• Advantages
• As projector is mounted 1 m from board reduced
  glare when compared to long throw.
• Wide screen projection

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Sanyo PLC-XE50

• Ultra Short throw
• XVGA (1024 x 768)?
• 2000 Lumens
• Mounted from wall above board
• Recommended for IWB

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Sanyo PLC-X50

• Disadvantages
• Not Mobile
• Not suitable for projection on very large
  wall/screen

• Advantages
• Very little or no glare for Presenter as
  projector is close to board.
• Inbuilt anti theft alarm
• Less attractive to thieves

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The Software

• NSW DET has negotiated for a state licence for
  ActivStudio 3 to be used with all IWB's.
• This software is used to create lesson content.
• Software will be available soon.
• CLI and Regional Curriculum Consultants will
  develop' flipcharts using this software

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The Completed Package
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Indicative Pricing

• Board Installation only

Panaboard Smartboard (SB680)
IWB 1 443 1 958
Installation 478 478
Total 1 921 2 436
Contact Fleet Manager for quote
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Indicative Pricing

• Board, Projector, Projector Mount and Installation

Panaboard Sanyo Panaboard Epson Smartboard Sanyo Smartboard Epson
IWB 1 443 1 443 1 958 1 958
Projector 2 443 1 983 2 443 1 983
Projector Mount 300 405 300 405
Installation 792 792 792 792
Total 4 978 4 623 5 493 5 138
Contact Fleet Manager for quote
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Ordering Process

• Review available information on equipment and
  services at
• https//detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/it/t4l/hardwarespecs
  /interactive_classrooms_gpl.htm
• DET Intranet A-Z of Directorates Information
  Technology Equipment Interactive Classrooms
• Contact ICT Fleet manager (1800 654 310) for
  answers to frequently asked questions and arrange
  a formal quotation on your selected products
• Post payment and approved quotation to IT
  Procurement Services
• Quotation will be reviewed and entered into the
  Smartbuy system and delivery scheduled and
  confirmed by the ICT Fleet Manager

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More Information

• DET ICT Fleet Manager
• Ph 1800 654 310
• Fax [phone]
• Email ICTfleetorders_at_det.nsw.edu.au
• Website
• https//detwww.det.nsw.edu.au/it/t4l/hardwarespecs
  /interactive_classrooms_gpl.htm
• http//tinyurl.com/6pu9b7
• DET Intranet A-Z Directorates Information
  Technology Equipment Interactive Classroom

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Connected Classroom Project

• All school will receive 1 Connected Classroom
  over next 3 years.
• Interactive Whiteboard
• Projector
• Flat Screen TV
• Speakers and microphones
• 2 x Video Conference Cameras
• Computer (Windows)
• Cabinet containing all connections.

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Requirements of room

• be large enough to accommodate a full class.
• Be able to be used as required by all groups in
  the school.
• Have independent lights switches and blinds to
  control lights.
• Be sound-proofed or at least not be affected by
  noises.
• Have a solid front wall capable of having
  equipment mounted on it.
• Have a back wall that has some solid section to
  allow mounting of a camera.
• Have power and network outlets.
• Have heating and ventilation.
• Adequate security.

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Questions and Answers
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Can I purchase from another supplier?

• No.
• Refer to DG's Memos
• No IT Support will be provided for other brands.

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Company X has told us they are on State
Contracts. Can we buy from them?

• No.
• DET has negotiated a contract for DET Schools,
  TAFE, Regional and State Offices.

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We already have boards from Brand X and wish to
have them all the same

• Brand X are not on DET Contract and so are not
  available for purchase.
• The software chosen by DET will work on all
  boards and so teachers can learn the same
  software and share their work.

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My P C wishes to purchase equipment. Can they
purchase from other suppliers?

• No.
• Note - No IT support will be provided to other
  non-DET approved equipment.

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Can you compare the boards with Brand X

• Brand X is not on contract and so are not
  available for purchase.

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Interwrite board uses Bluetooth while the others
use Infrared. Please compare them.

• Pen position determined by
• Interwrite - has an active surface which uses
  electromagnetic grid.
• Smartboard uses a soft flexible surface grid.
• Panaboard uses ultrasonic and Infrared sensors
• Connection to computer is via USB cable.
  Bluetooth is an option for Smart/Interwrite, but
  cable is still needed for projector.

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Can we buy outside Smartbuy if we can prove we
are buying from a Govt Contract supplier and can
match the price?

• No. See DGs Memo.
• No IT (or other) support will be provided to
  non-contract equipment.

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What are the structural requirements for an
Interactive Whiteboard and Projector

• Wall needs to be sturdy and capable of supporting
  weight of board/projector.
• Should be a structural wall.
• Power and network connectivity needs to be
  available.

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What is provided for the Installation Costs?

• Installation charges include
• Unboxing
• Mounting of brackets
• Mounting board/projector
• Configuration and testing

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Warranty Details

• 4 Year on-site Warranty on all parts
• Excluding bulb
• Service calls logged through DET IT Service Desk
  (1800 338 483)

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Who are the Main Suppliers?

• All orders made through NSW DET Fleet Manager

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Can I bundle the package from 1 Supplier?

• All orders are through NSW DET Flet manager.
• Installation can be bundled for Projector and IWB.

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The Dell Projector is a lot cheaper. Can I use it
with an IWB?

• Not recommended for use with IWB.
• Long throw projectors are designed to be 2-9
  metres from the screen.
• The presenter would be looking into the light
  when facing their class.