Award

AT1404 - Multi-Functional Devices and Associated Services

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "AT1404 - Multi-Functional Devices and Associated Services" with a value of £462,935.04. This tender, classified under the digital printing services category, involves commissioning multifunction printing devices across the Luton Council estate in England, United Kingdom. Following a selective procurement method via the restricted procedure, the award was granted to Ricoh UK Ltd on 21st May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2033. The process has reached the award stage, with the relevant details published on 29th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital printing technologies, particularly those capable of delivering scalable solutions to meet the needs of public sector organisations. While a large company like Ricoh UK Ltd has secured the contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from similar opportunities through partnerships or subcontracting within this framework. Suitable businesses are those with the capability to support large-scale printing solutions that align with the council's cost-efficiency requirements while being adaptable to future needs. This procurement demonstrates the ongoing demand for innovative and flexible services in public sector operations, enhancing business growth potential within the industry.

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Notice Title

AT1404 - Multi-Functional Devices and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to commission multifunction printing devices (all-in-one) (MFD) across the Luton Council estate. The Service Provider shall support the Council's existing and future requirements and will be expected to scale the services flexibly within pre-agreed parameters to minimise increase in costs to the Council throughout the life cycle of the contract. Additional information: 5+2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ce8d67-f323-43a4-b272-f875807469d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£462,935 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£462,935 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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