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01 Jul 2026 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Norfolk Constabulary as the buying organisation, seeking to procure "MFD Provision (N&S)" to serve the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. This procurement falls under the "Printing machinery" category and takes place in the East of England, with postal code SG8 7BZ. The process is currently at the Award stage, with Ricoh UK Ltd recognised as the selected supplier. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026 and end on 31st May 2028, with a value of £218,785.90. This procurement was initially tendered with a completion date of 1st June 2026, and the award was published on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers skilled in providing printing machinery and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project particularly appealing, given the suitability for such businesses outlined in the tender. Engaging with contracts of this nature can lead to increased business visibility and expansion into the public sector market. Companies with established frameworks for delivering services to law enforcement agencies would be well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement space.

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Notice Title

MFD Provision (N&S)

Notice Description

MFD Provision across Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies. Interim short term solution only whilst preparing to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee3c6f73-8338-4543-b445-bcf5f4177abb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0776a574-9bb0-4036-901f-37ba92b19e82
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42991200 - Printing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£218,785 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,785 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2028 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
NORFOLK CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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