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ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland

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15 Jan 2024 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of printing services, specifically tailored to the printing of ballot papers and associated documents. This tender falls under the services category, with industry classification in printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). The contract, titled "ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents," involves coordination by the EONI, headquartered in Belfast, UK, and is applicable to the Northern Ireland region (UKN). The process has reached the contract update stage as of 2 June 2026, following modifications to accommodate joint Assembly and Local Council elections managed by the Electoral Office. The procurement method employed is an open procedure ensuring broad competition, with the procurement adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and document management services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale, time-sensitive printing tasks. Given the contract's value estimated at £400,000 and a duration of up to 6 years including extension options, it provides substantial potential for growth. This opportunity is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality printing services, maintaining business continuity, and ensuring compliance with strict public administration standards. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery methodologies and contingency planning will stand a good chance to benefit from this procurement exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents

Notice Description

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) wish to engage a supplier to print and deliver ballot papers and associated documents. Printing services will be required for all elections called during the contract period. The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by three optional extension periods of one (1) year each. Please refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been modified to include the printing of ballot papers and associated documents for local council elections. This is on the basis that the Secretary of State has determined that a joint Assembly and Local Council election will run on the same day. The Electoral Office has been instructed to oversee all printing.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of two years followed by three optional extension periods of one year each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051820-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Withheld for security reasons

Further Information

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