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 EnvelopesLot 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 itemsThis 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 SetsThis 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 GraphicsThis 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 SignageThis 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/052828-2026
- 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
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
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- 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
- 4 Jun 20262 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 19 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 21 May 20263 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARMARTHEN
- Postcode
- SA31 1JP
- Postcode Area
- Swansea
- Country
- Wales
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- Carmarthenshire
- Electoral Ward
- Carmarthen Town North and South
- Westminster Constituency
- Caerfyrddin
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052828-2026
4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047035-2026
21st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060984-2025
30th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050891-2025
22nd August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014723-2025
11th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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