Common use of Consumables Clause in Contracts

Consumables. 18.1. The Contractor will be expected to manage their stock of consumables (excluding paper) to meet the requirements of any contracted Framework Public Body under the Framework. 18.2. The Contractor is required to provide consumables for all devices, except 3D printers and Wide Format devices, with support and maintenance cover including toner and staples. 18.3. The Contractor shall ensure that all Consumables are available for each device at least seven (7) years after manufacture of the device ends. The Contractor shall ensure that all consumables products supplied under the Framework Agreement meet all relevant legislation at the time of installation. 18.4. Consumables will be required to be ordered by the Framework Public Body along with the initial product order. The Contractor is required to deliver the consumables within 2 Working Days of delivering and installing the product. Further orders for consumables will be issued by the Framework Public Body throughout the product life. Additional orders can be submitted in an electronic format by referencing the product serial number. All additional orders are required to be delivered within 5 Working Days. 18.5. The Contractor will have a system for collection and return of spent bottles and cartridges. This system may similarly apply to other waste e.g. waste toner, developer liquids and powders, replaceable units such as fusers or developers. These collection services are to be provided at a minimum cost to the Framework Public Body.