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Forbes Supply Desk

From requirement to quotation to delivery.

Supplies are not an afterthought. Forbes Agencies has historically handled computers, parts, office equipment, software, accessories and general supplies — and this capability remains part of the business today.

Technology components and equipment
What we can source

Procurement that connects to the technology work.

The original profile describes supplies as computers, computer parts, office equipment, software and other items according to client requirements. It also records software installations/upgrades, consultancy and support around the supplied systems. We are preserving that breadth while giving it a clearer modern commercial home.

01 · HARDWARE

IT equipment

Equipment for everyday work, infrastructure and digital environments.

  • Laptops & desktops
  • Printers & peripherals
  • Computer parts & accessories
  • Networking equipment
02 · SOFTWARE

Software & licences

Software acquisition and licensing support aligned to the environment being deployed.

  • Operating systems
  • Productivity software
  • Software licences
  • Installation & configuration
03 · OFFICE

Office equipment

Equipment and consumables that support the wider workplace.

  • Office equipment
  • Stationery
  • Printer consumables
  • Related accessories
04 · GENERAL

General supplies

Other items can be sourced against a clear client requirement and quotation process.

  • Client-specific sourcing
  • Quotation coordination
  • Specification guidance
  • Delivery coordination
05 · CONSULT

Specification advice

When the requirement is unclear, we can help translate the need into a practical specification.

  • Equipment specification
  • Upgrade advice
  • Market research
  • Quotation sourcing
06 · DEPLOY

Supply + setup

Where appropriate, procurement can connect directly to installation and technical support.

  • Installation
  • Configuration
  • Testing
  • End-user support
The Supply Desk flow

From “we need this” to a usable requirement.

Procurement becomes easier when the specification, software, accessories, deployment needs and timing are considered together.

01 · REQUIREMENT

Tell us the need

Quantity, purpose, users, location, timing and any known preferences.

02 · SPECIFICATION

Shape the list

Clarify the practical specification and identify related requirements.

03 · QUOTATION

Build the commercial view

Coordinate the requested items into a quotation conversation.

04 · DELIVERY

Supply & setup

Where agreed, connect procurement with configuration, installation or support.

Quotation builder

Give us the requirement. We’ll help shape the list.

You do not need to know the exact model or specification. Tell us what you need, how many, where it is going and when you need it.

SUPPLY DESK · 01

Start with what you know.

A useful quotation request can be as simple as “10 laptops for a new office.” Add the details you already have and we can work from there.

✓ Equipment & peripherals ✓ Software & licences ✓ Office & general supplies ✓ Supply + deployment
REQUEST READINESSStart with the essentials
Attach a BOQ, equipment list, specification or reference document if you already have one.
LIVE REQUEST SUMMARYYour requirement will appear here.

Add a category, quantity or description and this panel will turn your notes into a clearer request.

Business technology equipment
Tell us what you need.We'll help structure the requirement for a quotation.
A better buying conversation

Don't send us a product name if you only know the problem.

“We need 10 computers for a growing office” is enough to start. We can work through the specification, budget, software, accessories and support considerations with you.

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