Tender

Provision of Printing Services

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

17 Jul 2018 at 08:06

Tender

04 Jun 2018 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Printing Services," with an estimated value between £2 million and £5 million. The procurement process is classified within the services industry, specifically focused on printing services, and is at the Tender stage. The deadline for submission is set for 31 August 2018, while the contract will commence on 1 September 2018, lasting until 31 August 2020. This selective procurement process follows a restricted procedure due to the value threshold and encompasses various lots, including premium large printers and display services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in printing services, including those capable of delivering premium and general printing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given their eligibility in the tender. Companies with the capacity for wide format signage and in-country printing services, especially in Dubai and China, would stand to benefit greatly from this framework agreement, allowing them to establish or expand their client relationships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Printing Services

Notice Description

Provision of Printing Services to the University of Birmingham Lot 1 - Premium Large Printers Lot 2 - General Mid-range Printers Lot 3 - Display and Exhibition services (Wide format signage) Lot 4 - Dubai (in-country) Printing Lot 5 - China (in-country) Printing Additional information: Project Values are based on the project being a framework agreement on a call off basis so the values are indicative. Information on the project can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2591971-d5c9-4e40-9400-d382265712f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b130c1-162f-4fdc-98f1-977a34f0b795
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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