--- title: "Procurement of MFDs, and print management services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2024-12-11" --- # Procurement of MFDs, and print management services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c73e.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth is planning a procurement process for the next generation of services in print, scanning, and copying, titled "Procurement of MFDs, and print management services." This initiative falls under the industry category of Printing and Related Services (CPV 79800000). It is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 3rd March 2025. The project aims to ensure that requirements and specifications are forward-facing and maximise value in environmental, cost, and service. The project will be conducted in a discovery phase aimed at engaging with the industry to gather insights on trends, innovations, and best practices. The total estimated value of the contract is £11,600,000, and services will be delivered in Plymouth, Devon (UKK41). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing, scanning, and print management sectors. Companies specialising in modern MFDs, software solutions for print management, and related services like photocopying and offset printing equipment, scanner accessories, and printer software packages would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this project could lead to substantial business growth by developing cutting-edge solutions that meet the university’s needs while emphasising sustainability and cost-efficiency. Notably, innovative companies offering advanced software solutions separate from MFDs and associated services are encouraged to participate, providing broader opportunities for diverse business types. ## Notice Next generation of services in print, scanning, copying for the University of Plymouth. This is a discovery phase to ensure that requirements and specifications are articulated intelligently. We wish to engage with industry to ensure that requirements are forward facing and maximises value in environmental, cost and service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Next generation of services in print, scanning, copying for the University of Plymouth. This is a discovery phase to ensure that requirements and specifications are articulated intelligently. We wish to engage with industry to ensure that requirements are forward facing and maximises value in environmental, cost and service. Additional information: A virtual meeting of 45m will be provided to allow the sharing of information about trends, innovation, best practice etc We expect to offer 5 sessions and reserve the right to limit sessions to the discovery purpose and to stop once that has been acheived. We are open to discussions around the software solution seperate to those for MFDs and associated. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039975-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH | | Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Drake | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment - 30124500 - Scanner accessories - 30124520 - Scanner document feeders - 30232100 - Printers and plotters - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48318000 - Scanner software package - 48773000 - Print utility software package - 72212318 - Scanner software development services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 16:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039975-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88428&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185 - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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