Award

Managed Print and printer services

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:42

TenderCancellation

04 Jun 2026 at 14:26

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 10:54

PlanningUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Yorkshire Water Services Limited involves the provision of Managed Print and printer services. Located in Bradford, Yorkshire Water is seeking a comprehensive managed print service, which includes the supply and maintenance of multi-functional devices, printers, and plotters for use across various office locations within the Yorkshire region. The procurement follows an open procedure with a key milestone being the award date on 4th June 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2026, and potentially extendable until 2034. The procurement process has reached the award stage with Aurora Managed Services Ltd contracted to deliver goods valued at £3,000,000, excluding VAT.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specializing in managed print services and office machinery supply, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale, multi-site operations. SMEs in the industry would find this opportunity viable given the scale and scope specified, including potential for additional services and hardware procurement outlined in the contract’s options. The open procedure indicates Yorkshire Water's aim to attract diverse potential suppliers, thus offering a conducive environment for emerging businesses to compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Managed Print and printer services

Notice Description

Requirement for a managed print service for the organisation including supply and management of multi-functional devices (MFD), printers and plotters for office use. These are at selected sites throughout the Yorkshire water region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional hardware/ devices if the estate deems required throughout the term of the contract

Renewal: 3 years extension option broken into 3 individual years after initial term of the contract if mutually agreed by both parties

Planning Information

Please submit email to ITOTContracts@yorkshirewater.co.uk with initial expression of interest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052956-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

50310000 - Maintenance and repair of office machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
3 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURORA MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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