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title: "National Education Printer Agreement 3 (Nepa 3)"
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# National Education Printer Agreement 3 (Nepa 3)

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b09f

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## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is seeking suppliers for a national framework agreement titled "National Education Printer Agreement 3 (Nepa 3)" encompassing the supply of printers, plotters, and related services. This tender is classified under the industry category CPV code 30232100 (Printers and plotters) and is targeted at Higher Education Institutions in the UK. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with submissions closing on 29 November 2024. The total estimated value of the contract is £60,000,000, and it spans multiple lots including Non-Managed Print Equipment, Managed Print Services, Production Print Equipment, and a One Stop Shop. The initial contract duration is 36 months, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. All procurement activities will be conducted via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the printing and document management industry, particularly those offering advanced printing technologies and managed services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the agreement is designed to support a broad range of suppliers. Companies able to provide high-quality printers, plotters, and related equipment will find this framework suitable for growth. Additionally, businesses offering integrated managed print solutions and specialised production printing services will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this framework can enhance market presence and establish long-term partnerships with UK Higher Education institutions.

## Notice

North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six UK Higher Education purchasing consortia established to deliver and manage a wide range of collaborative framework agreements designed to maximise third party expenditure within the higher education sector. NEUPC wishes to award a national framework agreement to service the requirements of the UK Consortia Higher Education Institutions and Associate & Affiliate members for the supply of a full document print equipment supply capability including Managed print & production print along with related services and peripherals through a framework for the complete provision of print equipment, services and associated finishing options across four lots. NEUPC intends to award up-to the 8 top ranked suppliers for lots 1, 2 and 3 to the framework, Lot 4 - Any bidders confirming a bid for Lot 4 One Stop Shop that are successfully appointed to 2 or more specialist lots (Lots 1-3) shall automatically be awarded a place on Lot 4. see the ITT document for full details.

### Lot Information

Non-Managed Print Equipment Only

This agreement will be open to universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union ( EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. In addition to the general specification requirements for the framework Lot 1 suppliers must supply an approved range of print equipment and associated options for ordering institutions to manage themselves. Though the focus of lot 1 must supply an approved range of print equipment and associated options for ordering institutions to manage themselves. Though the focus of lot 1 is new machines, remanufactured machines may be specified by the customer. Remanufactured machines must be of the same build quality as new machines and match their performance and warranty. See ITT for full details. Additional information: The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for 12 months. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months. Initial term is 36 months prior to extension option(s).

Managed Print

This agreement will be open to universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union ( EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. In addition to the general specification requirements for the framework Lot 2 suppliers must supply a range of approved print related equipment and in addition offer a managed service covering institutional print requirements. See the ITT for full details. Additional information: The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for 12 months. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months. Initial term is 36 months prior to extension option(s).

Production Print

TThis agreement will be open to universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union ( EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. In addition to the general specification requirements for the framework Lot 3 suppliers must supply an appropriate range of approved production print equipment and machinery. Additional Finishing options both on and offline. Conformance to a highly responsive SLA. Print Management Software and associated peripherals, & finishing kit. See ITT for full details. Additional information: The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for 12 months. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months. Initial term is 36 months prior to extension option.

One Stop Shop

This agreement will be open to universities and their partners regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of the PCR 2015. It is anticipated that some of the future call off contracts under this framework may be part funded from external streams, including European Union ( EU) funding and (ERDF/ESF) and potentially other research bodies. All funding assessed under this framework will be considered compliant for the purposes of external funding by the named participants. One-stop shop for the supply of Non-Managed Printers, Managed printers and MFDs plus production print equipment with the ability to provide a managed service where required (as specified in Lots 1, 2 and 3). Lot 4 - Any bidders confirming a bid for Lot 4 One Stop Shop that are successfully appointed to 2 or more specialist lots (Lots 1-3) shall automatically be awarded a place on Lot 4.See ITT for full details. Additional information: The Procurement will be conducted via the Delta e-sourcing portal on the notice link. Under no circumstances shall NEUPC incur any liability in respect of this ITT or any supporting documentation. NEUPC reserves the right to not proceed to Contract, or to cancel the Tender and will incur no Liability in doing so.

Options: Option to extend the Contract for 12 months. The Maximum Contract length is 48 months. Initial term is 36 months prior to extension option(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034354-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC (ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES); EUROPEAN UNION; HEPCW (HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM, WALES); LUPC (LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); NWUPC (NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM); SUPC (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30121000 - Photocopying and thermocopying equipment
- 30121100 - Photocopiers
- 30121200 - Photocopying equipment
- 30123000 - Office and business machines
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines
- 30125120 - Toner for photocopiers
- 30192320 - Printer ribbons
- 30232100 - Printers and plotters
- 30232110 - Laser printers
- 30232120 - Dot-matrix printers
- 30232130 - Colour graphics printers
- 30232150 - Inkjet printers
- 30237310 - Font cartridges for printers
- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment
- 42991200 - Printing machinery
- 42991500 - Parts of printing or bookbinding machinery
- 48773000 - Print utility software package
- 48773100 - Print-spooling software package
- 48970000 - Print shop software package
- 50313100 - Photocopier repair services
- 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034354-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/
- http://www.lupc.ac.uk/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FKQ8SJ4X38
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Printers-and-plotters./FKQ8SJ4X38
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Printers-and-plotters./FKQ8SJ4X38
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/

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