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DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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20 May 2026 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188" under the central government public authority classification. The contract was awarded to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited through a direct award procurement method, which bypasses competitive procedures due to its below-threshold nature. The contract pertains to the supply of office machinery and consumables, excluding computers, printers, and furniture, and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 1st July 2027, with the transaction valued at £75,000 net (£90,000 gross). This procurement eliminates the need for tender competition, allowing Historic England to manage its print contract effectively without exceeding budget constraints.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing office equipment and machinery, specifically those specialising in consumables. With an emphasis on strengthening business relationships through direct award contracts, firms similar to Konica Minolta that can offer competitive pricing and sustained product quality may benefit from increased visibility and sales in government contracts. The contract ensures the ongoing operation of Managed Print Contracts, which may appeal to businesses offering extended supply services and products tailored to government needs in the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188

Notice Description

We have a Managed Print Contract with Konica Minolta which has one more year to run but the cost of consumables was not factored into the Contract Value and now means our expenditure will exceed the value of the Contract. A Direct Award with Konica Minolta for their consumables only would mean we would be able to keep the MFD contract running for its full term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069db9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046504-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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