Award

2020/S 050-119970

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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Award

18 Jan 2021 at 13:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, which is seeking services for offline creative, design, production, and distribution of a paper-based communication channel for its staff. This contract falls under the category of printed matter and related products within the services industry and has a total value of £475,000. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st November 2020, and it is set to run until 31st October 2023. The restricted procedure was used for this selective procurement process, and the tender was initially published on 18th January 2021, with significant interest expected from businesses experienced in communications and publishing.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in creative design, print management, and editorial services. Companies with capabilities in innovative production methods and sustainability practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. As this contract directly serves Network Rail's internal communications needs, firms that can demonstrate efficiency and cost-effectiveness in delivering high-quality printed materials are encouraged to explore similar future contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2020/S 050-119970

Notice Description

United Kingdom-London: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 2020/S 050-119970 Contract notice - utilities Services Network Rail's internal communications team requires services that cover the offline creative, design, production and distribution of a regular paper-based communications channel intended primarily for all Network Rail staff. The supplier must possess a suite of skills including dedicated contacts in account management, creative design, the supply of photography, illustration and competitions, print management, editorial services (copywriting, subbing) and distribution. The supplier must also be able to provide pro-active and innovative ways of working to reduce the cost of production and meet increasingly high standards in sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3626d391-d0c4-4e21-836a-03810940ced0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d62c9a0-984a-4a91-9dbe-34ccd962bbad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEETROOT PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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