Tender

RBC MFD Tender

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Sep 2024 at 22:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "RBC MFD Tender," focusing on acquiring leased print, copy, and scan devices, with maintenance services for the existing fleet. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" (CPV code: 79800000) and targets the South East region, specifically RG1 2LU in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 9th August 2024. Key dates include the tender period's end on 18th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 25th September 2024 to 17th September 2028. The process is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in reliable and cost-effective printing solutions and managed services. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their market presence by providing high-quality service with robust response and repair times. Businesses offering innovative solutions and efficient management of printing resources—such as automated orders for toner and consumables—are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's long duration provides a stable and lucrative prospect for growth and sustained engagement with a reputable public organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RBC MFD Tender

Notice Description

In this section the scope and key deliverables for this project are identified as follows: Extremely reliable and cost-effective leased print copy and scan devices. o Excellent response and repair times set out in the KPIs. o Management information reports to be shared monthly, o Equitrac 6 software management - upgrades, installation or suitable equivalent. o Ability for staff to log on to printers using the councils ID Access system badge which is currently PAC or where required via a user password. o Managed service - remote trouble shooting, orders for toner and consumables generated automatically, including third party solution service desk support. o Push print option The following requirements are outside the scope of this project: o Central print equipment Additional information: Reading Borough Council is undertaking an ITT exercise for the provision of leased printers and maintenance of its currently owned fleet Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 9th August, 2024. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4094c3-c257-4fc3-b1b1-18df98f3f522
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Glyn Bethell
Contact Email
glyn.bethell@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0118 93 73938

Buyer Location

Locality
BERKS
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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