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Record Copying Equipment Maintenance

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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28 Mar 2025 at 16:28

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03 Apr 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for the maintenance of its record copying equipment. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, aimed at maintaining imaging equipment, and falls under the industry categories of office and computing machinery, electrical machinery, and maintenance services. This contract, identified as TNA609, is located in Richmond, England (postcode TW9 4DU). The tender was published on 14 February 2024, with the procurement stage now at the award update. The contract period is from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026, and the awarded contractor is J&J Negus Ltd T/A Genus, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and repair services sector, particularly those specialising in imaging and office equipment. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process was explicitly open to them. Winning this contract can lead to substantial business growth through ongoing service provision to a prestigious institution such as The National Archives. Furthermore, it provides a solid case study and reference for future opportunities in public sector maintenance contracts. The maintenance of such specialised equipment not only elevates the service provider’s portfolio but also opens the door to further collaborations with government entities.

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Notice Title

Record Copying Equipment Maintenance

Notice Description

The National Archives is seeking to appoint a maintenance contractor for some of its imaging equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdb8c922-38b4-4075-9327-044b8a713a10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72138ccd-94c8-488a-98ed-73b910112870
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,735 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J&J NEGUS LTD T/A GENUS

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