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Passsport Production and Associated Services Agreement

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Passport Production and Associated Services Agreement" is spearheaded by the Home Office, located in Westminster, London. Encompassing the industry category of passports, this contract involves manufacturing and printing services, with a substantial project value of £262,000,000. Following a selective procurement method through competitive negotiation, the tender commenced in 2018 and is set to conclude by September 2029. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with Thales DIS UK Ltd as the awarded supplier. Key delivery addresses span across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The procurement category falls under services, reflecting the important role this project plays in fulfilling passport production needs across various regions.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises equipped to handle complex, high-volume production and service agreements. Given the size and scope of the contract, businesses specialising in passport manufacture and associated services would be ideal candidates for competitive engagement. Although this process may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs owing to its scale, it provides substantial prospects for large companies to expand their reach and expertise within the UK and beyond, spanning a broad geographical footprint. Engaging in such lucrative contracts can bolster expertise and visibility on both domestic and international fronts.

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Notice Title

Passsport Production and Associated Services Agreement

Notice Description

Passport Manufacture and Print Additional information: This company is based in the UK and Europe

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75ac5f26-95f0-4151-9ae9-490b3f309fa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def40b48-6dda-4cd2-a70a-199e12c01cef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22451000 - Passports

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2018 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES DIS

Further Information

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