Award

Supply of large format print items

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority based in Kew, Richmond, has completed the procurement process for the supply of large format print items for onsite exhibitions. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, and the contract has been signed with Displayways Limited, a supplier located in Hertfordshire. This direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, concluded with a contract value of £15,387 (gross amount £18,465). The procurement category is classified under goods, specifically for printed matter and related products, with delivery expected across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th March 2025, the contract period starting on 21st March 2025, and ending on 31st March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in large format printing and exhibition materials. Displayways Limited, the successful supplier, exemplifies the type of businesses well-suited for such contracts, especially those capable of providing high-quality printed materials for government exhibitions. Engaging in such public tenders can foster SMEs' growth by securing government contracts, enhancing their portfolios, and gaining credibility within the industry. The procurement approach also underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive procurement practices, benefiting enterprises of varying scales.

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Notice Title

Supply of large format print items

Notice Description

Supply of large format print items for onsite exhibitions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,387 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISPLAYWAYS

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