This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 13:48

Award

21 May 2026 at 12:37

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 13:40

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Carmarthenshire County Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a Print & Signage Framework beginning in 2026. This framework, lasting up to eight years, engages multiple suppliers to provide various printing and promotional signage materials and services across different lots. The procurement, managed through a selective approach using a Competitive flexible procedure, aims to encourage innovation and competitive pricing. The concluded stage of the procurement is the Award phase, as of 3rd June 2026. Contracts have been awarded to multiple suppliers, facilitating enhanced regional participation, with a focus on the regions around Carmarthen, United Kingdom. Key industry classifications involve printing and related services, covering an array of needs across public and private sectors, with CPV classifications like 79800000 and 22000000 representing the primary categories.

This framework creates significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printing and signage within the UK. Businesses offering services such as digital and litho printing, printed envelopes, promotional items, vehicle graphics, and large-format signage are especially well-positioned to benefit. The framework supports continual supplier market engagement with a provision for the reopening to admit new suppliers, thus maintaining a competitive environment and value for money. The estimated total value of this framework over its lifespan is substantial, promising lucrative returns to successful bidders while fostering local business development in line with the Welsh devolved regulations.

How relevant is this notice?

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

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

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
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

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

ACT Reprographics

Allens Printers Limited

Allwag Promotions Ltd

Blue Sky Enterprises Limited

Brynmor Digital Ltd

C&M Window Tinting Specialist Limited

Chetham House Limited T/A SF Taylor

Emerge Advertising Limited

Get Yourself Noticed Limited

Harcourt Colourprint Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions

Just Print Digital Ltd

Lexon (Holdings) Limited

MOBAD Solutions Ltd

Mail Solutions UK Limited

Monddi Dimond Press Ltd

Montroyal Limited (Signs Express Swansea)

Trustmark Design and Print Limited

Zenith Print and Packaging Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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