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title: "Photocopier Hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc657274-fb9d-4225-b459-d07011a0e000"
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buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# Photocopier Hire

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc657274-fb9d-4225-b459-d07011a0e000

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed a selective procurement process for the hire of photocopiers under the title "Photocopier Hire" (tender ID: PHOTO/24/1). The contract, valued at £80,626.40, was awarded to Ricoh UK Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of Photocopiers (CPV 30121100) and the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 28 January 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 March 2025 and ending on 1 March 2030. This tender was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities specifically for large companies in the photocopier services sector, especially those capable of meeting framework agreement requirements. The awarded contract to Ricoh UK Ltd underlines the suitability of well-established firms for similar future opportunities. Businesses focusing on managed print services and copier leasing, particularly those already within public sector frameworks, would find such tenders a fitting prospect to expand their market presence. Although the tender was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, its comprehensive service requirements signal lucrative potential for larger, scalable operations.

## Notice

Call off contract via KCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2846d14-8838-4aff-9c1c-c93cda1d19f1 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,626 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,626 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 30121100 - Photocopiers

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 21:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2846d14-8838-4aff-9c1c-c93cda1d19f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2846d14-8838-4aff-9c1c-c93cda1d19f1
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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