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Printed Goods and Ancillary Services (Print Services)

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Trains Limited, headquartered in York, is actively engaged in contracting processes for printed goods and ancillary services within the railway services sector. The procurement process, fully aligned with the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016, employs a negotiated procedure with prior competition. The contract, valued up to £2.1 million for an initial term of three years, with possible extensions up to five years, offers substantial opportunities for print service providers. This procurement has moved beyond the tender stage and is currently in the award phase, with Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited having been selected as the supplier as of 23rd July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for print businesses looking to expand their market reach into the railway industry. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality printed goods and related services are well-suited to this contract, which demands comprehensive support for marketing, communication, and operational initiatives. Although the initial procurement process is complete, similar future opportunities may arise, offering scope for growth and long-term partnerships with Northern Trains Limited. The involvement in such projects could bolster a company's portfolio and establish a strong foothold in the UK transportation sector. Businesses are encouraged to keep an eye out for upcoming tenders and leverage the advantages of this structured competitive process.

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Notice Title

Printed Goods and Ancillary Services (Print Services)

Notice Description

Northern are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced print houses to provide comprehensive printed goods and ancillary services for our railway operations. The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering high-quality printing goods to support our various marketing, communication, and operational needs. The volume of work to be commissioned as part of this agreement cannot be precisely determined and there is no committed spend or volume as a result of this agreement however it is anticipated that goods with a value of up PS2.1 million will be required in the determined areas below over the three (3) year initial term of the contract. The supplier will be required to offer a wide range of printing services as outlined within the specification documents accessed via Delta.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Trains (NTL) has chosen to run the procurement under the negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition under Regulation 47 of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016. Additional information: The successful Tenderer is awarded a contract for an initial period of three (3) years with a contract value of up to PS2,100,000. The agreement includes extension options for a further period of two (2) years to be taken in one (1) year periods for a maximum potential period of five (5) years with an estimated contract value of up to PS3,500,000 for a five year period.

Renewal: NTL proposes to enter into one contract with the successful Tenderer for an initial period of three (3) years with extension options for a further period of two (2) years to be taken in one (1) year periods for a maximum potential period of five (5) years. NTL may, at its absolute discretion, consider proposals for an initial term of four (4) years with a further period of one (1) year extension for a maximum of five (5) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0488fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6JT
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

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