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Managed Print and printer services

Awarded to Aurora Managed Services LTd, Aurora Managed Services Ltd

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED(buyer)

Published
Published 30 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 13 April 2026

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Overview

Yorkshire Water Services Limited has awarded a managed print services contract to Aurora Managed Services Ltd for £3.3 million, covering the supply and management of multi-functional devices, printers and plotters across selected sites in the Yorkshire Water region. The contract was awarded on 3 June 2026 following a submission deadline of 13 April 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
30 January 2026
Questions by
23 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Printers and plottersMaintenance and repair of office machinery

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,300,000
Award date
3 June 2026
Contract period
31 May 2026 → 31 May 2031
Contract length
5 years
Could run to
30 June 2034
Against estimate
10% above
Winners
  • Aurora Managed Services LTd
  • Aurora Managed Services Ltd

This contract ends on 31 May 2031, or 30 June 2034 if every extension is used.

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Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality and Experience60%
  • Commercial40%

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Market context

Typical award in Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

£119,453

Median of 2,362 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 27.6× the median.

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED in the last 12 months

28

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    4 June 2026

  2. Tender Cancellation

    4 June 2026

  3. Contract

    4 June 2026

  4. Contract Notice

    13 March 2026

  5. Planning Update

    30 January 2026

  6. Prior Information Notice

    30 January 2026

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