Tender

Chelmsford College Photocopier Tender

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Chelmsford College involves leasing 20 multi-function devices (MFDs) across two campuses for an initial period of three years, potentially extendable by two additional years. The tender, titled "Chelmsford College Photocopier Tender", is categorised under the 'goods' sector with a focus on photocopiers. The open procedure is applicable to the United Kingdom, particularly regions UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The tender is currently in the update stage with the submission deadline set for 15th April 2026 and contract awards planned by 30th April 2026. The enquiry period will end on 20th March 2026, and potential participants can direct their submissions to the specified email contacts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leasing office equipment, particularly photocopiers. The emphasis on price and quality criteria, such as service level and consumables, alongside climate and sustainability, ensures that innovative and competitive providers have a chance to secure a substantial contract valued at £720,000. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to apply, with the procurement allowing electronic submissions in English. Given the nature of the contract, businesses capable of providing high-quality maintenance services coupled with sustainable practices will find this tender suitable for growth and expansion within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Chelmsford College Photocopier Tender

Notice Description

Chelmsford College is Looking to Lease 20 MFD's across both of our campuses for a period of 3 years with a potential to extend for a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the contract is an initial 3 year contract with the option to be extended for a further year initially and an extra year after that for a total of 2 additional years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020337-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30121100 - Photocopiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 0JQ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
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
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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