Multifunctional Devices and Associated Print Services and Supplies

Crescent Purchasing Consortium has established 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 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/ .

The framework consists 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.

Please note a full list of CPV codes across all seven Lots can be found in the corresponding Official Journal of the European Union Contract Notice and Contract Award Notices.

Additional information: The Contracting Authority, Crescent Purchasing Consortium, engaged Northern Procurement Group Limited (who are a subsidiary of Dukefield Limited) to act as their agents in undertaking 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:

https://www.thecpc.ac.uk

The Contracting Authority used an e-tendering system to conduct the procurement exercise.

The Contracting Authority established 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 incorporated a minimum of a ten day standstill period at the point that information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers and received no legal challenge in respect of the award recommendation.