The National Archives’ MFD print contract

FOI request reference: CAS-82538-F7J8Q7
Publication date: February 2022

Request

I would be grateful if you would provide details of your current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements as follows

1. Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at National Archives
2. Name of incumbent
3. Start/end date of contract
4. Details of any extension options
5. Is this a managed service
6. What framework used
7. Number of regular/desktop printers (in addition to above)
8. Is there a support contract on above, if yes state start/end date
9. Does National Archives have a Print Room
10. If yes, name of supplier, number of devices and start/end date of contract, also details of any extension options
11. What print software does National Archives run
12. Who supplies your outsourced print requirements
13. Start/end date of contract
14. Name of person responsible for print at National Archives

Outcome

Information provided.

Response

1. Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at National Archives
We have 21 MFDs across the site C5535i, including two higher capacity devices in FastCopy; C5560i and 6575i MFP.

2. Name of incumbent
Canon.

3. Start/end date of contract
Contract end date is March 2022.

4. Details of any extension options
Current CCS framework has expired, so we will need to retender or use Contract Finder.

5. Is this a managed service?
The managed element of the service is through software not personnel.

6. What framework used?
CCS Framework RM3781.

7. Number of regular/desktop printers (in addition to above)
Limited and less than five isolated devices.

8. Is there a support contract on above, if yes state start/end date
Purchased, none.

9. Does National Archives have a Print Room?
No.

10. If yes, name of supplier, number of devices and start/end date of contract, also details of any extension options
See Q9.

11. What print software does National Archives run?
Uniflow.

12. Who supplies your outsourced print requirements?

CCS Framework supplier.

13. Start/end date of contract
Contract end date is March 2022.

14. Name of person responsible for print at National Archives

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