- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Onsite managed print devices
- Lot 2 - Offsite print services
- Lot 3 – Mailroom (post and parcel) services, including paper and toner management for the onsite multi-functional devices
- Lot 4- Combination of Onsite managed print devices (lot 1) and Mailroom (post and parcel) services (lot 3)
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
3rd Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/HomeTo
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
31 July 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
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
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79821100 - Proofreading services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution 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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
31 July 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
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 is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
31 July 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
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 4- Combination of Onsite managed print devices (lot 1) and Mailroom (post and parcel) services (lot 3)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 64110000 - Postal 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 4- Combination of Onsite managed print devices (lot 1) and Mailroom (post and parcel) services (lot 3)To support economies of scale, the University of Sunderland is inviting suppliers who have expressed an interest in Lot 1 and Lot 3 to additionally respond to the combined Lot 4. Please refer to the specification in both Lots 1 and 3 to gain an understanding of the requirements. Closing date for submissions of tender responses is - 12 noon Friday 6th January 2023
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
31 July 2029
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: Yes
Identification of the project
Various project funded by EU
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 18 March 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 January 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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/HomeTo
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Sunderland
Legal, 4th Floor, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom