Leading printer company and university purchasing group join forces to make quality printing more accessible

 

London, UK – May 2007 – Konica Minolta Printing Solutions has been awarded nominated manufacturer status to the National Printer Agreement (NPA). The contract is worth in excess of £10m per annum in hardware revenue and is the largest printer contract currently running in the UK Universities and colleges across the UK will be able to use this framework in order to purchase their printers.

 

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Group Ltd (NEUPG), who runs the framework, is made up of 23 universities across the North, who collectively work together to optimise the strengths that combined purchasing and consideration of the procurement process can bring. The group structure helps to facilitate the exchange of general purchasing information between institutions where the networking potential of bringing like-minded professionals together can be realised.

 

The NEUPG central office and staff provide planning, co-ordination, purchasing support and advice to the working of the Group, with appropriate assistance from institutional purchasing advisers. Konica Minolta Printing Solutions has collaborated with four IT re-sellers to aid its product and service lead portfolio for this contract: DTP, Getech, Phoenix and XMA.

 

Mark Lloyd, managing director, Konica Minolta Printing Solutions, UK and Ireland, commented: “We are delighted to be awarded nominated manufacturer status to the NPA. This recognition further highlights our commitment to the higher education sector. Along with our significant investment in supporting environmental and green issues, we look forward to consistently delivering the superior product performance and reliability that this key sector demands.”

 

Simon Toplass, head of consortium for the NEUPG said: “We are delighted to have Konica Minolta Printing Solutions as one of our nominated manufacturers working in conjunction with our selected resellers. We are impressed by its ability to offer flexibility and choice, along with a broad range of hardware and print management solutions.“

 

Along with excellent print quality, low cost of ownership and great reliability that come as standard with Konica Minolta’s award-winning range of laser printers, Konica Minolta offer fantastic service and support, including:  

• An extended five year warranty exclusive to this contract
• A free and extended evaluation period
• A total cost of ownership calculator
• A helpline manned by 150 staff dedicated to service and support
• Technical support and site visits from the Konica Minolta personnel team

 

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Notes to Editors

About Konica Minolta Printing Solutions

Konica Minolta Printing Solutions (UK) Limited is an innovative developer, manufacturer and supplier of document printing solutions. The product line includes colour and monochrome laser printers, and associated suppliers and accessories for general office, electronic publishing, graphics, design, advanced imaging and home office applications. Konica Minolta Printing Solutions (UK) Limited is headquartered in Staines, Middlesex and distributes its products through a broad network of e-commerce, retail, reseller and distribution partners.

For more information please visit www.konicaminoltaprinters.co.uk

 

About the NEUPG

The Northern Eastern Universities Purchasing Group (NEUPG) is one of several higher education purchasing consortia operating throughout the UK. It operates as a federal structure of over twenty university and college members who collectively work together to optimise the opportunities and strengths that combined purchasing and consideration of the procurement process can bring. The original group started in 1975 since when our numbers have steadily grown with a combined non-pay spend today of over £250 million.

For more information please visit http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk

 

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