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22 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Borough Council has entered the award stage of the procurement process for a managed service contract focusing on a fleet of multifunctional devices (MFDs) including onsite support and maintenance. The contract, identified as IT093, falls under the services industry category of printing and related services, with a project location in the UKC22 region. Although the project status is marked as complete, the procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior call for competition, based on a direct award via the CCS Framework RM6361. Canon (UK) Ltd emerged as the successful supplier with the contract, valued at £552,385.30, officially signed on 17th June 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in managed print services and multifunctional devices, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive onsite support. Companies like Canon, with a robust operational scale and a proven track record in this sector, demonstrate the type of enterprise well-suited for such contracts. The nature of the procurement method—direct award—suggests potential for businesses already within the relevant governmental frameworks to secure similar opportunities, promoting growth through strategic partnerships with regional authorities like Gateshead Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Managed Service MFDs

Notice Description

5 year managed service contract for fleet of MFDs with onsite support maintenance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

5 year managed service contract for fleet of MFDs with onsite support maintenance.

Procurement Information

Direct Award via CCS Framework RM6361 Multifunctional Devices, GovPrint Hardware, Managed Print Provision and Digital - Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d139
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069342-2026
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
£552,385 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANON (UK

Further Information

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