Tender

Purchase of specialist binding equipment

TJ BOOKS LIMITED

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07 Jul 2021 at 13:23

Tender Notice
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28 Jun 2021 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

TJ Books Limited, located in Padstow, England, is procuring specialist binding equipment valued at £600,000 as part of an open tender process. This initiative is aimed at enhancing their production capacity through a new digital book binding line, crucial for supporting a recently acquired digital printing press. The tender period closes on 12th July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 19th July 2021 and run until 30th September 2021. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for printed books, is subject to grant approval for the overall project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and printing sectors, particularly those specialising in digital equipment and book production. Companies that can offer innovative binding solutions and meet the compliance criteria may find themselves well-positioned to bid. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the procurement aims to foster inclusivity in the tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of specialist binding equipment

Notice Description

TJ Books Limited is a leading UK manufacturer of books, printed in mono or colour. The books are printed lithographically or digitally depending on customer requirement or cost of manufacture and are either hardback or softback. The company has been in Padstow since 1970 and currently produces around 7 million books per annum, employing around 125 employees. The company is looking to invest in a new digital book binding line. The investment will improve our production capacity and flexibility and allow us to utilise a new digital printing press that has recently been purchased. The new printing press and binding capacity will allow us to expand into new markets where short run high quality was not possible as well as increase flexibility to current customers and attract new customers. The increased capacity will require increased manning. The purchase of the binding line is part of a grant funded application process and therefore procurement will be subject to grant approval of the project as a whole. We will compare tenders received on a compliance basis and is awarded on the lowest compliant tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-881ce884-1a6d-491d-8b2c-e2f749f2d959
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91f6b21-cbef-41ff-8fdb-cdbcabd724b6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 months
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
TJ BOOKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PADSTOW
Postcode
PL28 8RW
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Padstow
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Further Information

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