Planning

Provision of Bulk Paper Printing Solution, Ancillary Equipment with Support and Maintenance

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Planning

10 May 2021 at 15:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Bulk Paper Printing Solution, Ancillary Equipment with Support and Maintenance". This procurement, classified under the CPV code for laser printers, is located in Swansea, Wales. A key milestone in this process is the engagement end date set for 19 May 2021. The agency plans to hold a Supplier Day on 2 and 3 June 2021 to facilitate discussions about the requirements with interested service providers, with expressions of interest due by 14:00 on 19 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in high-volume printing solutions and associated maintenance services. Companies involved in the supply of laser printers, colour graphics printers, and printing machinery are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in the Supplier Day will also allow businesses to gain insights into DVLA's needs, potentially enhancing their competitive edge in the upcoming procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Bulk Paper Printing Solution, Ancillary Equipment with Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

DVLA has a requirement for the provision of high-volume paper print machinery, ancillary equipment and associated support and maintenance, to underpin the Authority's Output Services Group's (OSG) to satisfy the Authority's bulk print function. OSG produces a range of high-volume outputs, with a range of paper documents of various specification, printed on virgin white paper or overprinted on to pre-printed stationery. Currently, OSG have a printing fleet of 6 printers consisting of two high-speed Kodak inkjets and four Canon/Oce 7200 laser printers. These are split equally across two production sites. Additional information: The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to forewarn interested service providers of this requirements and highlight that we plan to hold a 'Supplier Day' for the purpose of market sounding and to enable DVLA to describe and develop our proposed requirements. The Supplier Day has been scheduled for the 2 & 3 June and will be a virtual event via Microsoft Teams. Interested service providers must express their interest via e-mail to the named contact point in Section 4 above by 14:00 hours on 19 May, quoting reference PS/20/266 - Provision of Bulk Paper Printing Solution, Ancillary Equipment with Support and Maintenance. Following the Supplier Day, DVLA will form a strategy and anticipates commencing either a combined procurement or individual procurements with the publication of an Find a Tender Service contract notice/s in June 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4b6b37-4377-44df-98b7-302a87c2e21f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30232110 - Laser printers

30232130 - Colour graphics printers

42991000 - Paper, printing and bookbinding machinery and parts

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Mandy Hodgson
Contact Email
mandy.hodgson@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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