Tender

DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER

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24 Mar 2017 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking proposals for the publication of an illustrated 'coffee table' book titled "British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication". This procurement, categorised under publishing services, is taking place in Bielefeld, England. The tender process is in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 28 April 2017. The total contract value is approximately £113,000, starting on 12 May 2017 and concluding on 30 September 2019. Interested suppliers should refer to the open procedure outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation to access necessary details.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in publishing and related services, particularly those able to engage with historical content and illustrated works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on obtaining a single supplier for this contract. Those with experience in producing high-quality publications and an understanding of military history or legacy projects are especially encouraged to submit their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 24 March 2017 for the following reason: Information added to Section 12.British Forces Germany have a requirement for the authorship and publication of an illustrated 'coffee table' book about the history of British Forces in Germany, covering the period from the end of the Second World War up to the expected departure from Germany in 2019. The requirement is for a single supplier to engage a suitable author to write the book, then to publish it. This requirement is being advertised as an 'Open Procedure' and therefore not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to Tender (ITT) under access code HH5J3WQ5VZ. Full details of how to apply and complete the ITT are contained within the ITT documentation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'DE-Bielefeld: British Forces Germany Legacy Book Publication'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38c88b88-f4aa-4c3f-a141-252dcf3960bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7f1af9-e8dd-436f-a37f-112c65694e67
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 May 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIELEFELD
Postcode
BF1 0AP
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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