Supply of printing equipment and maintenance servicing

TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, a regional authority based in West Malling, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the supply of printing equipment and maintenance services. Classified under the industry category of Printing and related services, this contract involves providing two printing devices along with a five-year maintenance and support agreement. The procurement was conducted through a direct award under the "Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products and Services" framework, referencing CPC KJ/01/2024, and the contract, valued at £75,018.64, was signed on 5th April 2025. The procurement stage was the award phase, finalised on 4th June 2026, and the contract was awarded to Ricoh UK Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services and ongoing maintenance support, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service packages without the requirement for prior competition publication. Large enterprises with the capability to undertake direct awards under frameworks would be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities in the future. The contract showcases the potential for ongoing business growth through long-term service agreements within the UK, where regional needs for specialised equipment and services frequently arise.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of printing equipment and maintenance servicing

Notice Description

2 Printing devices. Maintenance over a 5 year contract. Software upgrades and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under framework: Framework Title: Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products and Services Lot Framework Reference CPC KJ/01/2024

Procurement Information

Direct award under: Framework Title: Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products and Services Lot Framework Reference CPC KJ/01/2024

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053055-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,018 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TONBRIDGE & MALLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4LZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICOH

Further Information

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