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07 Jul 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions" was led by Watford Borough Council, a regional authority in Hertfordshire, UK. The contract pertains to the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages. Notably, the procurement process was conducted through a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, and concluded with an award stage on 7th July 2026. The contract, signed with Canon (UK) Limited on 1st July 2026, is valued at £50,845 and aimed at providing a Managed Print Service solution across multiple sites for a period of thirty-six months with the possibility of a twenty-four-month extension.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital transformation and office equipment supply. Specialised firms capable of delivering comprehensive Managed Print Services — including printing, copying, scanning, and document management solutions — would find this contract particularly suitable. Companies experienced in public sector frameworks and those that have previously engaged in limited tender processes would benefit from participation in similar tenders. Additionally, firms located or operating within the Hertfordshire region might find logistical advantages in supplying to Watford Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multifunctional Print Devices and Associated Digital Transformation Solutions

Notice Description

A comprehensive Managed Print Service (MPS) solution to support printing, copying, scanning, and document management requirements across multiple sites. The initial contract term shall be thirty-six (36) months, with the option to extend by up to twenty-four (24) months in accordance with the Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further Competition via National Public Sector Framework: Multifunction Print Devices & Associated Digital Transformation Solutions Framework.

Procurement Information

Further Competition Via framework - only framework suppliers invited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks 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
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
WD19 5AW
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Carpenders Park
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANON (UK

Further Information

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