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Photocopier Hire

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2025 at 21:31

Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process for the hire of photocopiers under the title "Photocopier Hire" (tender ID: PHOTO/24/1). The contract, valued at £80,626.40, was awarded to Ricoh UK Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Photocopiers (CPV 30121100) and the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 28 January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 1 March 2030. This tender was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities specifically for large companies in the photocopier services sector, especially those capable of meeting framework agreement requirements. The awarded contract to Ricoh UK Ltd underlines the suitability of well-established firms for similar future opportunities. Businesses focusing on managed print services and copier leasing, particularly those already within public sector frameworks, would find such tenders a fitting prospect to expand their market presence. Although the tender was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, its comprehensive service requirements signal lucrative potential for larger, scalable operations.

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Notice Title

Photocopier Hire

Notice Description

Call off contract via KCS Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc657274-fb9d-4225-b459-d07011a0e000
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2846d14-8838-4aff-9c1c-c93cda1d19f1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30121100 - Photocopiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,626 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,626 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2030 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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