--- title: "RBC MFD Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-14" --- # RBC MFD Tender Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bd5564f2-ab2c-4b66-ae02-321f4cd732a5.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council has initiated a procurement process titled "RBC MFD Tender," focusing on acquiring leased print, copy, and scan devices, with maintenance services for the existing fleet. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" (CPV code: 79800000) and targets the South East region, specifically RG1 2LU in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 9th August 2024. Key dates include the tender period's end on 18th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 25th September 2024 to 17th September 2028. The process is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in reliable and cost-effective printing solutions and managed services. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their market presence by providing high-quality service with robust response and repair times. Businesses offering innovative solutions and efficient management of printing resources—such as automated orders for toner and consumables—are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's long duration provides a stable and lucrative prospect for growth and sustained engagement with a reputable public organisation. ## Notice In this section the scope and key deliverables for this project are identified as follows: Extremely reliable and cost-effective leased print copy and scan devices. o Excellent response and repair times set out in the KPIs. o Management information reports to be shared monthly, o Equitrac 6 software management - upgrades, installation or suitable equivalent. o Ability for staff to log on to printers using the councils ID Access system badge which is currently PAC or where required via a user password. o Managed service - remote trouble shooting, orders for toner and consumables generated automatically, including third party solution service desk support. o Push print option The following requirements are outside the scope of this project: o Central print equipment Additional information: Reading Borough Council is undertaking an ITT exercise for the provision of leased printers and maintenance of its currently owned fleet Suppliers that would like to take part in this process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full documentation delivered through this portal. Documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of this website by selecting the 'View Details' button for the project. Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 9th August, 2024. Any questions relating to this opportunity should be made via the correspondence link on this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4094c3-c257-4fc3-b1b1-18df98f3f522 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKS | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2024 at 22:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4094c3-c257-4fc3-b1b1-18df98f3f522 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4094c3-c257-4fc3-b1b1-18df98f3f522 14th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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