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title: "Support and Maintenance of existing OPEX scanners"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Support and Maintenance of existing OPEX scanners

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bc048d3-02dc-402a-8120-a48a5fbbd6fc

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the support and maintenance of existing OPEX scanners, classified under photocopier maintenance services. The contracting process is complete, with the award made to OPEX Business Machines GmbH. The service location is North West, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted via a direct award under a waiver. The tender period ended on 17 January 2025, and the contract period runs from 19 January 2025 to 18 January 2027. The total contract value is £38,040 GBP.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in maintenance services for scanners and photocopiers. Large companies in the technology maintenance sector are well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, given the high demand for reliable support and maintenance services in public administration. Successful bidders can establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies like Lancashire County Council, boosting their credentials and business growth prospects.

## Notice

Support and Maintenance of existing OPEX scanners

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f4e2a5-5b95-4f27-9c45-1478f45b1061 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award under a waiver |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,040 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEX BUSINESS MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f4e2a5-5b95-4f27-9c45-1478f45b1061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6f4e2a5-5b95-4f27-9c45-1478f45b1061
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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