Tender

The Provision of Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 10:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Watford, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for the provision of multifunctional print devices and associated digital transformation solutions. This procurement process, conducted under a framework agreement, utilises an open competition method below the threshold. The tender is at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 27th March 2026, following the enquiry period ending on 20th March 2026. The estimated contract value is £426,000 gross, and the contract will span from 5th April 2026 to 3rd April 2031. The tender is focused on goods within the printers and plotters industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the printing and digital solutions industries, particularly those skilled in providing laser and inkjet printers, to expand their business by competing for a significant contract with a public sector entity. The award criteria prioritise quality over price, thus businesses that can offer high-quality products and services may be better suited to compete. As the framework agreement is part of the National Education Framework, only suppliers appointed to the existing framework can participate in the competition, fostering growth for those already involved in similar educational or technological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

This further competition is conducted in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement. Only suppliers appointed to the National Education Framework for the provision of Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions OE/DU/MFD/01 are eligible to participate in this further competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020760-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

30232100 - Printers and plotters

30232110 - Laser printers

30232130 - Colour graphics printers

30232150 - Inkjet printers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£355,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

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