Multi Functional Devices and Digital Solutions

Lot 1 covers the provision of multi-functional Devices and digital solutions, to include both A4 and A4/A3 networked and standalone multi-functional Devices, printers, high volume print room Devices and wide format printers, all with the option of CPC maintenance. Equipment in this Lot may be procured as a direct purchase or via a Lease agreement. In addition to the standard Manufacturer’s warranty, maintenance options must be available for all products. Digital Solutions requirements can include, but will not be limited to, a range of Equipment, Software and services (including on-going maintenance, support and managed print) to help control, manage and measure the effectiveness of the print environment. This can include output surveys to establish existing output trends and costs, print job accounting, Device management, departmental chargeback, confidential printing, job routing based on most efficient use of Devices, scanning with optical character recognition, greater efficiencies through the reduction of waste and uncollected jobs, rules-based printing.

Digital Solutions includes the use of digital technologies to create new, or modify existing, business processes, culture, and Customer experiences to meet changing Customer needs and requirements. We are seeking Suppliers who, in complement to their offering of multi-functional Devices, can provide digital solutions to enable Customers to transform and improve operating processes by way of multiple solutions with the Supplier of their choice. Individual opportunities will need to be tailored to meet the Customer’s requirement to improve efficiency, provide an agile and reliable solution that will transform and meet their business objectives. This Lot supports both the Supplier and Customer/Member Authority in identifying and developing strategic relationships and whole life costs, that will provide benefits through the ability to have a single lead Supplier relationship.

This Lot covers the supply of heatless inkjet printers designed for energy efficiency, high-quality output, and reduced environmental impact. Printers must utilise heatless technology to minimise power consumption and improve sustainability.