Printing and related services

Description

The framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of multifunctional devices and digital transformation solutions. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members, http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, non departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, police authorities, emergency services, educational establishments, hospices, registered charities, national parks and registered social landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.npg-ltd.com/tenders/ The framework will be let across two lots. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on lot 1 and a maximum of 10 suppliers on lot 2. This lot will provide access to a comprehensive suite of multifunctional devices and supplies and services, encompassing, but not be limited to, the following supplies, services and solutions: • mono and/or mono/colour capable devices; • a number of multifunctional device specification ranges defined by print speed covering units up to 125 pages per minute, including associated options such as card readers; • a number of high volume production devices defined by print speed covering units from 90 pages per minute upwards, including associated production accessories and optional extras; • a range of desk top printers to complement the multifunctional device ranges; • a range of 3D printers; • a range of wider format and other specialist printers; • refurbished/remanufactured multifunctional devices and printers; • production/print management software; • print management software; • other related print and document management software; • associated services to include: • print audit services; • project management services; • IT support services. The lot will also incorporate the provisions of consultancy services as they apply to the supplies and services available under this lot. There will be a maximum of eight suppliers awarded a place on this lot. This lot will provide access to a comprehensive suite of digital transformation solutions, encompassing, but not be limited to, the following solution categories: • audio visual supplies and services. • cloud services. • document storage and distribution services. • electronic document management systems and services. • external print and related services. • high volume/production print devices and associated supplies and services. • Hybrid Mail. • ICT hardware, software and peripherals. • ICT support services. • mail management services including mail room services. • multifunctional devices and associated supplies and services. • office stationery and associated supplies and services. • scanning and archiving services. • telecommunications supplies and services. The lot will also incorporate the provisions of consultancy services as they apply to the supplies and services available under this lot. The following CPV codes are also applicable to this lot 2 digital transformation solutions: 22100000, 22200000, 22800000, 22900000, 24000000, 30197640, 30197641, 30197645, 33700000, 33760000, 33770000, 35110000, 79411000, 79810000, 79960000 there will be a maximum of ten suppliers awarded a place on this framework lot.