Award

Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) Equipment and Managed Print Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

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21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of Scotland has completed the procurement process for "Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) Equipment and Managed Print Services". This project, classified under the industry category of education, involves implementing equipment and services across multiple locations including Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure method and has now reached the award stage as of 21 July 2025, with the contract signed on 18 June 2025. The supplier awarded for this contract is Sharp Business Systems UK, with a contract value of £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing and document management sectors, particularly those experienced in providing multifunctional devices and managed print solutions at scale. With implementation across five distinct campuses, companies that can deliver efficient logistics and service management would find this contract beneficial for showcase projects. Large-scale suppliers or those with capability to execute at such levels would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) Equipment and Managed Print Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the provision of x70 Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) Equipment and Managed Print Services implemented across 5 campuses Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London. Also includes software license.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the provision of x70 Multifunctional Devices (MFDs) Equipment and Managed Print Services implemented across 5 campuses Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire, Paisley and London. Also includes software license.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804779
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535047
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment

30121200 - Photocopying equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
David Benstead
Contact Email
david.benstead@uws.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1418483110

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 2BE
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley Northwest
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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