Multifunctional Devices and Associated Print Services and Supplies

Crescent Purchasing Consortium wishes to establish a framework for the provision of multifunctional devices and associated print services and supplies. The framework focuses upon the supply of said services and supplies across seven lots. The framework agreement is being established to meet the need for said services by Members of CPC and all other organisations across the entire public sector. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/

Tenderers may wish to be aware that the Contracting Authority placed an Early Engagement PIN reference 2016/S 020-030575 and a corresponding Contracts Finder notice seeking early market engagement, which have informed the content of this procurement exercise.

The framework will consist of seven lots as follows: Lot 1 - Multifunctional/Reprographic Devices and Associated Print Services and Supplies Lot 2 - Recycled Technologies Lot 3 - Managed Print and Document Services Lot 4 - Specialist Printing Technologies Lot 5 - Printers and Associated Services and Supplies Lot 6 - Monitors and Associated Peripherals and Services Lot 7 - Consultancy Services

Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, have engaged NPG Limited to undertake the procurement of this framework on behalf of them and their Membership, and to contract manage the resulting framework thereafter.

The Contracting Authority's address is: Crescent Purchasing Consortium Technology House Lissadel Street Manchester M6 6AP

Full details of the Contracting Authority and its' Membership can be found on the following website:

www.thecpc.co.uk

The Contracting Authority will be using an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise. To access the procurement documentation suppliers must register their company details on the In-tend system at:

http://in-tendhost.co.uk/dukefield/aspx/home

The tender opportunity will be available in the current tenders tab of the site.

The Contracting Authority shall not be under any obligation to accept the lowest tender or indeed any tender.

The Contracting Authority further reserves the right not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process and reserves the right to cancel the entire process or parts of the tender process commenced by the publication of this notice and in no circumstances will it be liable for any costs incurred by tenderers.

The value of the framework opportunity stated in this advert is only an estimate and the Contracting Authority cannot guarantee any business through this framework opportunity.

The Contracting Authority wishes to establish a framework agreement open for use by all Public Sector Bodies as stated in the Description. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/

The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum of a ten day standstill period at the point that information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved then the Public Contract Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly (generally within three months).