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title: "Multifunctional Devices"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA"
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# Multifunctional Devices

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab80328f-b013-4018-8c19-3e3d00759cf7

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a consolidated agreement for the lease of multifunctional devices (MFDs), replacing several existing agreements. The requirement concerns the supply and leasing of photocopying and printing equipment, with associated services delivered at the university’s campus in Norwich. The agreement continues services previously provided by Ricoh UK Ltd and is intended to accommodate future changes to the university’s use of campus space and support its strategic objectives.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Ricoh UK Limited on 30 September 2026. The award value is £458,603. The contract runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031. The University of East Anglia used a selective call-off from the Crescent Purchasing Consortium framework for multifunctional devices and associated products and services, including print and design. The stated rationale was to continue the incumbent service and avoid the operational costs of changing supplier; the agreement also consolidates existing arrangements and allows for future campus infrastructure changes. The tender was assessed on the basis of the most economically and operationally advantageous opportunity. The procurement was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from the University of East Anglia for a consolidated, leased fleet of multifunctional devices and associated support, rather than separate incumbent agreements. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply and manage MFDs across a university campus, support printing and related services, and show that its operating model can accommodate changes to the use of campus space. The stated preference for continuity and avoidance of change-related operational costs indicates that a supplier would need a convincing transition plan and evidence that it can maintain reliable service while consolidating existing arrangements. The procurement was conducted through a purchasing consortium framework, so relevant framework access and the ability to meet its call-off requirements would also matter.

## Notice

The continuation of services provided bu Ricoh Uk Ltd present the most economically and operationally advantageous opportunity, noting the significant incurred cost to a change to operationa within the organisation. This award is to supercede a number of existing incumbent agreements, consolodating into one overarching agreement for the lease of MFD's from Ricoh UK Ltd. An extension has been applied to accomodate future infrastructural changes to the University's utilisation of space across the campus and align with strategic objectives. Crescent Purchasing Consortium framework- Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products & Services (including Print & Design), Lot 1: Multifunctional Devices and Associated Products and Services has been utilised to conduct this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66860a-e348-49f9-9667-272fdaedbdf0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £458,603 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £458,603 |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Postcode area | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Ricoh UK Ltd. |

## 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

- 1 Oct 2026 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66860a-e348-49f9-9667-272fdaedbdf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd66860a-e348-49f9-9667-272fdaedbdf0
  1st October 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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