Planning

Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 09:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is spearheading a procurement process titled "Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update." This procurement, currently in the planning stage, seeks to address the end-of-life issues of existing digital printing and finishing equipment used by Navy Graphics. The classification of this tender falls under the CPV code 30122000, concerning office-type offset printing machinery. The project is located in the South East region, specifically in Portsmouth, England (postal code PO2 8BY). Potential suppliers should note the engagement end date for market consultation, which is set for 21st April 2026. This procurement initiative follows a tender initiation type, and the Ministry encourages engagement from suppliers as it prepares to enhance its graphics capability.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in supplying and hiring digital printing machinery. Particularly, companies that can provide high-volume, reliable, and modern printing solutions tailored to governmental needs will find this project aligns well with their services. The procurement is especially welcoming to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), looking to contribute innovative solutions to the operational needs of the Navy Command. The Ministry's emphasis on reliability, media flexibility, and workflow integration creates an inviting landscape for businesses aiming to expand their reach in government contracts and establish long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update

Notice Description

Navy Graphics currently operates high volume digital print and finishing equipment that is approaching end of life/contract, resulting in increased downtime, reduced productivity, and limitations in meeting modern production standards. The existing devices no longer provide the level of reliability, media flexibility, or workflow integration required to support the expanding output needs of Navy Command.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be074f-6dc1-4da3-bead-c437f0fc7b60
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

30122000 - Office-type offset printing machinery

42991200 - Printing machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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