How to win: The Provision of Multi-Function Print Devices

About this contract

DBW is seeking to establish a contract to provide fifteen (15) multi-function print devices (‘MFP’) for its offices to replace its current estate. This includes a full managed service for all hardware and software elements of the printing solution. The supplier will submit a proposal for the supply, installation and maintenance of multi-function printing, copying and scanning devices over a three (3) year period (with an option to extend by two additional years). These devices will replace the MFPs already deployed to DBW’s offices, including the print management software if not required for the proposed solution. Further information can be obtained from the Invitation to Tender.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Development Bank of Wales scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £80,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 19 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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