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DTP Consumable Call Off Order

University Of The West Of England

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22 Sep 2026 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England bought consumable parts and accessories for photocopying equipment as part of a print managed service. The requirement is described as a consumable call-off order, supporting the university’s printing and copying operations. The buying organisation is the University of the West of England, based at Frenchay Campus in Bristol, and the service relates to activity in the surrounding South West area. This is a goods requirement rather than construction or professional services. The relevant classification is CPV 30125000, covering parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus. The arrangement is with DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS LIMITED, a Leeds-based small and medium-sized enterprise.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of the West of England used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. DESK TOP PUBLISHING MICRO SYSTEMS LIMITED was selected as the supplier for the single lot. The award was made on 4 June 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £40,000 excluding VAT, or £48,000 including VAT. The contract is active and covers the print managed service consumable call-off order. The award relates to photocopying apparatus parts and accessories for the university’s requirement.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates a defined requirement for ongoing consumables supporting a university print managed service. A credible competitor would need to supply parts and accessories for photocopying equipment and support a call-off arrangement over a substantial operational period. The buyer’s use of a direct, below-threshold route shows that familiarity with the university’s requirement, reliable fulfilment and the ability to handle recurring consumable orders may be commercially important when a similar need is considered. The successful supplier is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be served by a focused specialist rather than only a large national provider. Relevant businesses include suppliers of photocopier consumables, managed print support and equipment accessories serving higher-education customers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DTP Consumable Call Off Order

Notice Description

DTP Consumable Call Off Order for Print Managed Service until 31/07/2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07770d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089438-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of The West Of England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Desk Top Publishing (DTP)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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