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title: "Provision of Multi-functional Devices (MFDs)"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Provision of Multi-functional Devices (MFDs)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d3a3802-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire has conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Multi-functional Devices (MFDs)" within the services category, specifically focusing on photocopying and offset printing equipment. This procurement process took place in the South West of England, with a contract value of £650,000. The open tender procedure was initiated, and the tender period ended on 11 April 2016. The contract for the awarded supplier, Ricoh UK Ltd, commenced on 1 August 2016 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2021.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses involved in providing print services and multifunctional devices. Firms that specialise in supplying robust printing solutions or related services would benefit from this tender, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence and service provision within educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore participation, given the buyer's suitability criteria that favour them.

## Notice

The University of Gloucestershire requires a supplier to provide the continuation of existing provision of a print services through a standard set of multi-function devices (MFDs) at the current locations (through continued use of existing assets, deployment of new assets or a combination of both as determined by the Potential Provider). Additional information: Full instructions on how to submit a tender are contained in the attached tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc22124c-20cb-471f-9b02-eabbfeb054fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £471,952 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICOH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc22124c-20cb-471f-9b02-eabbfeb054fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc22124c-20cb-471f-9b02-eabbfeb054fa
  11th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2adb5b47-0903-47ba-8547-26a92070ffb2
  Site visit questions & answers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84e9ebe6-b30c-4776-bf86-ae5f06465871
  Query Log and Responses 01-04-2016
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/441ddf93-a128-4497-bcb5-99bdd1850852
  Tender Pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec502b3e-104a-4709-94bd-f3362717b716
  Query Log and Responses 24-03-2016

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glos.ac.uk/partnerships/pages/procurement.aspx

## Provenance

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