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title: "Further Competition for the Lease, Installation and Maintenance of Digital Production Printers and Print Management Software"
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# Further Competition for the Lease, Installation and Maintenance of Digital Production Printers and Print Management Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7b9b9c1-605d-45d8-b18c-b9fc55a11c10

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER, which issued a tender for the lease, installation, and maintenance of digital production printers and associated print management software. This procurement falls under the category of office machinery, specifically focusing on goods classified as multifunctional devices and print management services. The tender was completed on 17 December 2018, with the awarded contract starting from 1 May 2019 and concluding on 30 April 2022. The contract, valued at £410,000, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the services are to be delivered at the CHESTER and WARRINGTON campuses located in the North West of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in office equipment and print management services to grow their market presence. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) offering innovative printing solutions and maintenance services, particularly those looking to establish relationships with educational institutions. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance visibility within the industry while fostering long-term partnerships with the UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER.

## Notice

The purpose of this further competition was for the lease, installation and maintenance of digital production printers and associated print management software at both Chester and Warrington campuses. The further competition was under the Multifunctional Devices (MFDs), Managed Print and Content Services and Records Information Management - Lot 2 Multifunctional Devices and Print Management Services (Crown Commercial Services RM3781)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88336a7-57e0-4621-b017-65de36f28560 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 50313000 - Maintenance and repair of reprographic machinery

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88336a7-57e0-4621-b017-65de36f28560

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88336a7-57e0-4621-b017-65de36f28560
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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