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Print & Signage Framework 2026

Carmarthenshire County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

05 Oct 2026 at 14:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

21 May 2026 at 12:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 15:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 13:40

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 15:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council established a multi-supplier framework for print, printed products and signage for use across Carmarthenshire. Its six lots cover digital and lithographic printing, including business cards, leaflets, posters and booklets; printed envelopes; promotional items such as pens, mugs, lanyards and umbrellas; numbered or perforated NCR sets; vehicle graphics from cut lettering to full wraps; and large-format displays and signage, including banners, vinyl graphics and internal and external signs. Suppliers can therefore specialise in a particular print or signage service, or cover several areas. The framework is intended to supply the Council with these materials and services, with further purchases possible during the framework term.

The procurement is complete and contracts have been signed following a two-stage competitive flexible procedure. The framework’s estimated total value is £1.6 million excluding VAT (£1.92 million including VAT) across its full eight-year term; individual lot values are not provided as separate spend estimates. Each contract began on 3 June 2026, has an initial term to 2 June 2029 and may run to 2 June 2034. Awards were made on 21 May 2026. The six lots appointed multiple suppliers: digital and litho print—Harcourt Colourprint, Harlow Printing, Lexon, Allens Printers, SF Taylor, Brynmor Digital, Trustmark Design and Print, and Just Print Digital; envelopes—Lexon, Harlow Printing, Mail Solutions UK, Harcourt Colourprint, Blue Sky Enterprises, Allens Printers, Zenith Print and Packaging, and Trustmark Design and Print. Promotional items, NCR sets, vehicle graphics and large-format signage also each have multiple appointed suppliers. Price counted for 60% and quality for 40%.

This framework demonstrates recurring Council demand spanning commercial print, stationery, promotional merchandise, specialist NCR production, vehicle graphics and large-format signage. The range suits both focused suppliers and businesses able to deliver across several print or signage disciplines; suppliers could apply for one, several or all lots, provided they had capacity for any combination awarded. Small and medium-sized businesses were considered suitable, and the successful field includes specialist and broader suppliers, predominantly SMEs. Credibility for comparable work depends on matching the relevant lot’s production capability: for example, handling bespoke print sizes and finishing, envelopes with insignia and return addresses, variable-data numbered sets, vehicle wraps, or fabricated and illuminated signs. Evaluation placed greater weight on price than quality, while suppliers also had to meet economic and technical participation requirements. The framework permits additional purchases and may be reopened to admit suppliers during its term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Print & Signage Framework 2026

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A TENDERING OPPORTUNITY. Carmarthenshire County Council has commissioned Suppliers on a framework basis, to supply Print and Promotional Signage Materials and Services. The Framework consists of 6 lots. The figure for the estimated spend in each lot, is the anticipated total value of the Framework as a whole, over 8 years. As this is a framework arrangement, the values of potential spend for each individual lot cannot be specified. For the avoidance of doubt, the Framework value stated in this notice is correct, as is the Framework term ending in June 2034. Any differing values in previously published notices were issued in error and should be disregarded.

Lot Information

Digital and Litho Print

Lot 1 to include provision of Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates, Posters / Letterheads /Compliment Slips / Leaflets / Booklets - includes folding and bespoke sizes

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

Printed Envelopes

Lot 2 includes the provision of printed envelopes C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

Promotional items

This Lot includes Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Umbrellas

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

NCR Sets

This lot includes NCR sets with variable data, sequential numbering and perforation options

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

Vehicle Graphics

This lot is for vehicle graphics including basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

Large Format and Signage

This lot includes Large Format & Signage, banners / exhibition displays / vinyl graphics /internal and external sign panels / post mounted signs / sign trays / built up Letters

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Lots can be combined

Renewal: The Open Framework will operate for a maximum term of eight (8) years from the Commencement Date. Following the reopening of the Framework in the third year, the Council reserves the right, at its discretion, to reopen the Framework to admit new suppliers for the remainder of the original eight-year term. Such reopening may occur in circumstances such as when existing suppliers leave the Framework, are unable to meet requirements, responding to market changes or innovations, and encouraging SME participation, or where reopening is deemed necessary to maintain competition and value for money. Any reopening constitutes a renewal of participation for the remaining duration of the original term and does not extend or reset the eight-year limit (in accordance with section 49(2)(c) of the Act).

Planning Information

Carmarthenshire County Council are shortly due to tender an opportunity for the provision of Print and Signage Services across Carmarthenshire. To promote the opportunities available to providers, the Council is holding a market briefing session, which will be held at The Beacon Centre of Enterprise, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ on Thursday 5th June 2025 between 10:30 and 12:30. The briefing session will provide an overview of the service specification and tender process. The Council will also offer online briefing sessions on the 9th and 10th June, please email for further information. The tender is expected to be live at the end of July 2025. Business Wales will also be in attendance to explain the tendering advice and support they offer tenderers. To register interested parties need to send an email to: MarketingandMedia@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Yn fuan, bydd Cyngor Sir Gaerfyrddin yn tendro am y cyfle i ddarparu Gwasanaeth Argraffu ag Arwyddion ar draws Sir Gaerfyrddin. Er mwyn hybu’r cyfleoedd sydd ar gael i ddarparwyr, Mae’r Cyngor yn cynnal sesiwn briffio i’r farchnad a fydd yn cael ei gynnal yn y Canolfan Fenter y Beacon, Llanelli, SA14 8LQ ar ddydd Iau 5ed o Fehefin 2025 rhwng 10:30 a 12:30. Bydd y seswin briffio yn darparu trosolwg o fanyleb y gwasanaeth a’r broses tendro. Bydd y Cyngor hefyd yn cynnig sesiynau briffio ar-lein ar 9 a 10 o Mehefin, anfonwch e-bost i gael rhagor o wybodaeth. Disgwylir i’r tendr gael ei gyhoeddi erbyn diwedd mis Gorffennaf 2025. Bydd Busnes Cymru hefyd yn bresenol er mwyn egluro’r cyngor a’r cefnogaeth yr ydynt yn cynnig i’r rhai sydd yn tendro. I gofrestru, rhaid i’r partion sydd a diddordeb, gysylltu ar ebost i: MarketingandMedia@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093868-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

24 - Chemical products

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

CPV Codes

18222000 - Corporate clothing

18530000 - Presents and rewards

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22462000 - Advertising material

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

24500000 - Plastics in primary forms

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199710 - Printed envelopes

30199711 - Printed window envelopes

30199712 - Printed non-window envelopes

30199713 - Printed X-ray envelopes

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34928470 - Signage

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

39294000 - Apparatus and equipment designed for demonstrational purposes

79342200 - Promotional services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6 Under £100K
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
21 May 20265 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2026-03-24

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

HARCOURT COLOURPRINT LTD

Harlow Printing Limited

LEXON (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

ALLENS PRINTERS LTD

SF Taylor

Brynmor Digital Ltd

TRUSTMARK DESIGN AND PRINT LIMITED

JUST PRINT DIGITAL LTD

Mail Solutions UK Limited

BLUE SKY ENTERPRISES LIMITED

Zenith Print & Packaging Limited

Get Yourself Noticed Ltd

Allwag Promotions Ltd

MONDDI DIMOND PRESS LTD

Emerge Advertising Limited

MOBAD Solutions Ltd

C&M Window Tinting Specialist Limited

MONTROYAL LIMITED (SIGNS EXPRESS SWANSEA)

ACT Reprographics

Further Information

Notice Documents

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