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Renewal and reduction of MFD fleet

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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23 Dec 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the University of Plymouth involves a contract titled "Renewal and reduction of MFD fleet," focusing on the goods category concerning office and computing machinery. The procurement, conducted by this sub-central government public authority located in Plymouth, UK, falls under a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The process, now in the award stage, culminated with an active contract starting from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st July 2025, with the formal notice published on 23rd December 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the office equipment sector, aiming to streamline and economise existing equipment fleets. Given the direct procurement approach, businesses specialising in office and computing machinery, such as Ricoh, the awarded supplier, are well-suited for similar future opportunities. Companies familiar with managing and supplying cost-effective solutions in such equipment can leverage similar contracts with public sector universities seeking efficiency improvements.

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Notice Title

Renewal and reduction of MFD fleet

Notice Description

Reduction of existing MFD fleet to access savings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085699-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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