Award

Polymer Note Substrate

BANK OF ENGLAND

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed the award stage of its tender process titled "Polymer Note Substrate," which falls under the goods category for banknotes. This procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2030, with the fulfilment location situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key awarded suppliers include CCL Secure Limited and De La Rue International Limited, with the award status, as of 22nd December 2025, marked as active.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of polymer substrates used in banknotes. Organisations equipped to fulfil large-scale contracts, such as the ones awarded in this process, are likely to thrive, with a focus on companies that can meet stringent quality and security requirements associated with the production of banknotes. While this particular procurement favoured large-scale suppliers, it sets a precedent for future opportunities in the financial materials supply chain, presenting spaces for businesses with relevant capabilities and compliance credentials.

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Notice Title

Polymer Note Substrate

Notice Description

Supply of polymer substrate Additional information: The Bank has elected not to disclose awarded contract values on this occasion. This would elicit reverse engineering of sensitive commercial information and therefore prejudice the legitimate commercial interests and by extension, fair competition involving the awarded organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a83f2610-89d8-4185-8bf9-4d55b0f89434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a0b29f-4b5d-4f62-ab00-f2ff488df578
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22430000 - Banknotes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CCL SECURE

DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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