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Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas Mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps

FCDO Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

29 Jan 2026 at 14:45

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 17:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, a central government authority located in Milton Keynes, initiated a tender process titled "Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas Mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps." This procurement falls under the goods category, with the process reportedly having ended as of 29 January 2026. Originally launched with planned contract periods from 2025 to 2028, and potential extensions into 2030, the tender aimed to secure a service provider for a comprehensive supply chain solution for canvas items. Although the process was proceeding with an open and competitive flexible method, it was eventually cancelled due to the inability to reach an acceptable commercial outcome. This cancellation was documented officially in a notice published on 29 January 2026.

This tender, while ultimately cancelled, initially presented substantial opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and storage sectors, especially those capable of producing and managing large-scale production and supply of canvas goods. With a gross contract value projected around £4.2 million, this contract would have been attractive for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in the industry. Additionally, businesses with capabilities to engage in competitive bidding and leveraging a flexible approach to multifaceted supply demands could have capitalised on this opportunity. Future tenders, should they arise following this cancellation, may still offer similar growth prospects for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas Mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps

Notice Description

FCDO Services wishes to award a contract for the provision of Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas Mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps for three (3) years with the option to extend by a further two (2) extension periods of twelve (12) months each subject to satisfactory performance. The successful Service Provider will also deliver an end-to-end supply chain that is proactive and cost effective covering all areas of the Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas Mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps solutions to support FCDO Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05173a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008114-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

CPV Codes

19212310 - Canvas items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO Services
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

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