Contract

Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services

  • University of Sunderland

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-014096

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-038662

Published 17 May 2023, 3:41pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

University of Sunderland

3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Email

tenders@sunderland.ac.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKC23 - Sunderland

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.sunderland.ac.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services

Reference number

UOS/Print and Post/1122

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79800000 - Printing and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries are looking to procure Managed Print, Mailroom and Offsite Bulk and Marketing Print Services, from August 2023 to July 2028 (with an option to extend for a further 1 year). A 5-month mobilisation plan is expected to commence March 2023.The overall current service has handled work historically to an approximate value of £500,000 per annum.For the purpose of this tender award and any subsequent services which may be connected with the original award, we reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend subject to changes in University requirements or changes to legislation.By expressing your interest in the tender through InTend, you will be given access to all the tender documents which outline the requirements and relevant dates, essential information, and what is required.Closing date for submission of tenders responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Onsite managed print devices

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79800000 - Printing and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
  • UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Main site or place of performance

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandCanary Warf, London.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 – Onsite managed print devicesThe University of Sunderland is looking to procure a managed and fully maintained multi-functional device (MFD) fleet to meet the requirements as specified and to cope with varied volume and finishing needs in a variety of staff and student settings.For information: Our current partner provides the university with 46 MFDs currently across our two Sunderland Campuses (x40) and our campus in London (x6). Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Offsite print services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79800000 - Printing and related services
  • 79821100 - Proofreading services
  • 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
  • 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
  • UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Main site or place of performance

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Warf

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 - Offsite print servicesUniversity of Sunderland is looking to procure an efficient service to manage external print and delivery services. Print requirements vary, and the provider will be expected to be punctual in meeting the university’s deadlines.Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devices

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 64110000 - Postal services
  • 50313200 - Photocopier maintenance services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear main campusesandLondon Canary Warf

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devicesThe University of Sunderland is looking to procure require a dynamic post and parcel service that can ensure that all faculties and services can both send and receive post and parcels with the client-focused support of a first-class post and parcel serviceFor information the provider currently: 1) Sort and distribute circa 600 parcels to circa 300 recipients and 1000 letters delivered across the three locations.2) Sort and dispatch circa 200 DHL packages and circa 6,500 items of mail via Northern Mail, including small and medium packages, varying sized letters and special delivery items3) Print and distribute staff and student ID cards.4) Distribute new staff laptops and IT accessories such as headsets, keyboards, and laptop bags. 5) Restock copiers with paper in 40 locations throughout the campuses, filter and cartridge replacements and first fault diagnosis.6) Provide access to their own franking facilities7) Provide summary reports to enable internal re-charges for post/parcels8) Provides mailroom service during office hours.Closing date for submission of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

It is anticipated that some projects may be part or fully funded by external streams, including European Union (EU) funding (ERDF/ESIF) and potential research bodies, etc.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-032746


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Onsite managed print devices

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 February 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apogee Corporation Limited

Nimbus House, Liphook Way

Maidstone

ME16 0FZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number

02853595

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Offsite print services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 March 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Potts Print (UK) Ltd

Atlas House, Nelson Park

Cramlington

NE23 1WG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKC21 - Northumberland
National registration number

536326

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devices

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10 February 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Apogee Corporation Limited

Nimbus House, Liphook Way

Maidstone

ME16 0FZ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number

02853595

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

University of Sunderland

Procurement, 3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

University of Sunderland

Legal, 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road

Sunderland

SR1 3SD

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

University of Sunderland

Sunderland

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home