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Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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19 Nov 2024 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED (OS), Britain's national mapping agency, has initiated a procurement process under the restricted procedure pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender seeks suppliers for Printing, Finishing, and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps, classified under the industry of Printing and related services (CPV 79800000). The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Large Format Printing of Core Series Maps, and Lot 3 for Digital Printing of Custom Made Maps and Framed Products. The overall estimated contract value is up to £14 million over a maximum contract term of seven years (3+2+2) with the tender submission deadline being 19 December 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in large format and digital printing services with substantial capabilities and capacities in dispatch and related services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those experienced in large scale printing, finishing, packaging, and dispatching, particularly within the UK geographical industry. Successful bidders will also benefit from the potential for long-term engagement with OS, gaining access to a high-profile contract and the opportunity to serve as a key supplier for a national institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 9121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract. The Ordnance Survey Consumer business unit is responsible for all retail products made available via an omni channel approach - direct to end customer and via retail/wholesale trade channels. Product categories include large format sheet mapping, customisable large format mapping (Custom Made), guidebooks and outdoor accessories. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. The supply of the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps will be split into two Lots. These are: - Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps - Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products Further information of what is included under each Lot can be found below in this notice with full details in the procurement documentation. The estimated contract value across all Lots is up to PS14m for the maximum seven year contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps

The requirement for Lot 1 is for the Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Core Series Paper Maps. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Core Series Paper Maps. This includes dispatch to the OS warehouse provider for the onward distribution to trade customers and consumers. OS's consumer Core Series Paper Maps consist of six (6) product types along with two (2) Wall Maps. The Core Series Paper Maps are folded and cased (with cover) and known as: - OS Historical (2 titles) - OS Explorer (403 titles) - OS Landranger (204 titles) - OS Tour (8 titles) - OS Road (8 title) - OS Route (1 title) - OS Wall Map (6 titles) OS also offer a weatherproof map which is named an 'Active Map'. These maps are Core Series Paper Maps which are encapsulated. Additional information: The contract values above are based on previous spend for Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. OS, in the last year, have spent PS1.5m on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps and PS329k on Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. It is anticipated that during the life of the contracts, the spend on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps will reduce as new products are bought to market through an alternative contract (currently in an ongoing tender process). OS does not guarantee the estimated value of this contract for any Lot. The exact spend on this contract will be dependent on OS requirements during the delivery of the contract. The above value is provided as an indication and the final value of the contract will be subject to the outcome of the procurement process and the delivery of the contract in accordance with the final signed contract for this supply.

Options: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for a period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years.

Renewal: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for a period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years.

Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products

The requirement for Lot 3 is for the Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. Ordnance Survey produce and sell bespoke personalised maps in different formats by way of a map builder hosted on the OS web shop, known as OS Custom Made. There are eight product types on offer, with customers able to personalise location, map style and scale, title, cover image and frame colour (where relevant) and add a route overlay. The OS Custom Made range consists of the following: - Large Flat Map - Large Folded Map - Small Folded Map - Small Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Medium Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Canvas Unframed Map - Large Canvas Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. This includes delivery direct to the Customer. Additional information: The contract values above are based on previous spend for Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. OS, in the last year, have spent PS1.5m on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps and PS329k on Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. It is anticipated that during the life of the contracts, the spend on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps will reduce as new products are bought to market through an alternative contract (currently in an ongoing tender process). OS does not guarantee the estimated value of this contract for any Lot. The exact spend on this contract will be dependent on OS requirements during the delivery of the contract. The above value is provided as an indication and the final value of the contract will be subject to the outcome of the procurement process and the delivery of the contract in accordance with the final signed contract for this supply.

Options: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years.

Renewal: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037419-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

30220000 - Digital cartography equipment

30232000 - Peripheral equipment

37823700 - Paper for maps

79800000 - Printing and related services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,860,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,860,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Sarah Gatt
Contact Email
sarah.gatt@os.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2380055163

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

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