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ICT-20-001 Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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27 Aug 2024 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed the procurement process for the "ICT-20-001 Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools" contract. This tender falls under the "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" category and covers schools across Northern Ireland (UKN region). Initially awarded in 2024, the process has reached the award stage, including a contract extension until 31st August 2025 and a 10% value increase (£1.45 million). Suppliers awarded the contract include CALVERT OFFICE EQUIPMENT LTD, QLC SOLUTIONS LTD, and XEROX UK LTD.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office equipment and related services, particularly those capable of sustaining long-term maintenance contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large firms alike can benefit from this extension, given the substantial contract value. Companies with a strong track record in providing high-quality multi-functional devices and comprehensive maintenance services are well-suited to compete in this sector, potentially enhancing their market presence and creating new business growth avenues. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, reflecting the specific requirements and timelines of the Education Authority’s strategic review and future procurement planning.

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Notice Title

ICT-20-001 Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools

Notice Description

Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools across Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools. Additional information: This VEAT is to inform the market of the proposal to extend the contract period by 12 months, up to31st August 2025 and increase the contract award value by 10% (PS1.450,000.00) in order to facilitate this.

Procurement Information

Reg 72 (1)(e) Not substantial regarding extension of the Term by an additional 1 year and the additional value is 10% of the original contract value. The current Schools MFD contract expires on 31/08/2024. EA ICT before going out to procure a new contract need to review and understand the future printing requirements i.e. how many MFD's currently, types, locations, usage, print volumes. This review is essential as printing habits and trends have changed over recent years. It is estimated that this review will take a number of months to complete, and this will then be factored into a new procurement which itself will take an estimated 3 months to complete and award. The one year extension will provide sufficient time to conclude all of this and allow some time for any transition connected with a new contract. It would appear that Regulation 72(1)(e) would apply under the circumstances. The Regulation states: "(e)where the modifications, irrespective of their value, are not substantial within the meaning of paragraph (8)" Paragraph 8 states: (8) A modification of a contract or a framework agreement during its term shall be considered substantial for the purposes of paragraph (1)(e) where one or more of the following conditions is met:-- (a)the modification renders the contract or the framework agreement materially different in character from the one initially concluded; (b)the modification introduces conditions which, had they been part of the initial procurement procedure, would have-- (i)allowed for the admission of other candidates than those initially selected, (ii)allowed for the acceptance of a tender other than that originally accepted, or (iii)attracted additional participants in the procurement procedure; (c)the modification changes the economic balance of the contract or the framework agreement in favour of the contractor in a manner which was not provided for in the initial contract or framework agreement; (d)the modification extends the scope of the contract or framework agreement considerably; (e)a new contractor replaces the one to which the contracting authority had initially awarded the contract in cases other than those provided for in paragraph (1)(d). For this particular modification, it appears that the 1 year extension and small additional value (10%) are "not substantial" and therefore meets the conditions of paragraph 8.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027349-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,595,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CALVERT OFFICE EQUIPMENT

QLC SOLUTIONS

XEROX

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