Award

Contract Awarded

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

11 Feb 2019 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is conducting a contract award for a framework agreement involving approximately 6 to 10 print suppliers. This initiative, classified under the industry category of Printed Matter and Related Products (CPV code 22000000), aims to produce high-quality printed materials ranging from business cards to large format event displays. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2023. The award of this contract was officially announced on 11th February 2019, and it has a total value of £1,552,000, with deliveries required at various addresses, including those in the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the printing and publishing sector, particularly for those that can deliver high standards of colour accuracy and production quality. Medium to large-sized enterprises, especially those specialising in digital and lithographic printing, are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Suppliers with experience in producing diverse printed materials, such as promotional literature and technical publications, may find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities, fostering potential growth through continued collaboration with AHDB.

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Notice Title

Contract Awarded

Notice Description

AHDB is looking to create a framework agreement with approx. 6 and 10 print suppliers who can produce a high standard product that is colour accurate, without deviation, to match the signed off press-calibrated colour proofs supplied. The print framework must capture digital and lithographic print production and point of sale material,covering a wide range of items from business cards, single colour letterheads or small A7 cards to high-quality technical publications, promotional literature and large format event display items. Please note we are not looking for a print management company.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-383787ad-9bc1-4b0f-bece-e3e093d58d7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f15f19f-b387-49c9-9147-87be20610527
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,552,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,552,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Jayne Chalmers
Contact Email
jayne.chalmers@ahdb.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BCQ GROUP

BELMONT PRESS

DIRECT SIGNS

FINE PRINT (SERVICES

HARLOW PRINTING

JOHN BAXTER & SONS

LION FPG

OPTICHROME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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