---
title: "DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069db9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069db9

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## Summary

Historic England, based in Swindon, has completed a procurement process titled "DA -MFD Printing Consumables - UID 188" under the central government public authority classification. The contract was awarded to Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited through a direct award procurement method, which bypasses competitive procedures due to its below-threshold nature. The contract pertains to the supply of office machinery and consumables, excluding computers, printers, and furniture, and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 1st July 2027, with the transaction valued at £75,000 net (£90,000 gross). This procurement eliminates the need for tender competition, allowing Historic England to manage its print contract effectively without exceeding budget constraints.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing office equipment and machinery, specifically those specialising in consumables. With an emphasis on strengthening business relationships through direct award contracts, firms similar to Konica Minolta that can offer competitive pricing and sustained product quality may benefit from increased visibility and sales in government contracts. The contract ensures the ongoing operation of Managed Print Contracts, which may appeal to businesses offering extended supply services and products tailored to government needs in the UK region.

## Notice

We have a Managed Print Contract with Konica Minolta which has one more year to run but the cost of consumables was not factored into the Contract Value and now means our expenditure will exceed the value of the Contract. A Direct Award with Konica Minolta for their consumables only would mean we would be able to keep the MFD contract running for its full term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046504-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046504-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046504-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.konicaminolta.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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