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Provision of Print Services and Signage

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

27 Feb 2026 at 09:02

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has successfully completed the procurement process for its "Provision of Print Services and Signage" project, structured under an open framework scheme. This procurement, titled "NTU/25/2775/DS," is significant in the services industry, focusing on printing services. The procurement occurred under the open procedure method, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, and is renewable up to 2034. The framework entails two distinct lots, encompassing signage (both reactive and wide format) and print services, all based in Nottingham, UK. These contracts are valued at £1,500,000 for signage and wide format, £200,000 for reactive signage, and £2,000,000 for print services, offering substantial opportunities until the maximum extent date in 2034.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the print services sector, particularly those offering innovative solutions and demonstrating efficiency and value for money. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) such as Colorset North Ltd, Fast Graphics (Nottingham) Ltd, and N1 Visual Limited, who are well-versed in responsive print and signage services, are ideally suited for this venture. Companies equipped with digital and lithographic capabilities, proactive in meeting stringent timelines, and ready to accommodate diverse print and signage needs stand to benefit greatly. This contract facilitates growth by allowing businesses to secure a position within Nottingham Trent University’s operational framework, ensuring a steady stream of business under its procurement guidelines. With significant emphasis on quality criteria such as sustainability and technical capabilities, this tender also enhances the scope for businesses committed to strategic advancements and competitive pricing models.

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Notice Title

Provision of Print Services and Signage

Notice Description

The University is seeking suppliers who can deliver a cost-effective and responsive print and signage service, drawing on sector knowledge to offer innovation, efficiency and value for money.

Lot Information

Lot 1a Signage and Wide Format

The University requires the appointed roster of Suppliers under Lot 1a to provide ad-hoc large format/signage design, build and installation. This shall incorporate the following services, but not limited to: banners, billboards and building signage, internal lettering and graphics, external directional and wayfinding signage, foamex temporary signs (aluminium signs; banners; nameplates for doors; directory signage; wayfinding; flush and projecting signs; external building signs; plaques; vehicle decals; health & safety/statutory signage). This lot focuses on bespoke and higher value signage and wide format orders, whereas Lot 1b focuses on repeat low value requirements, with faster lead times from order placement to installation on NTU campuses. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list.

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

Lot 1b Reactive Signage

The University requires the appointed Supplier to undertaken the reactive signage services outside of core business operating hours, to avoid disruption causes on campus to staff and students. The bulk of the requirements under Lot 1b consist of low value repeat signage requirements, which we envisage most orders less than PS1k. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list. The appointed Supplier must operate flexible working hours, including early mornings (pre 8am) , evenings, and weekends, to accommodate our operational needs. This shall include experience of accessing secured areas out-of-hours and ensuring all work is completed discreetly and professionally with minimal disturbance to building users. The appointed Supplier shall be provided with campus access card(s) and tour of campus to familiarise yourself with the layout of the campus, but it shall be the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure staff are fully aware of building location. Supplier must be capable of working independently, without the need to contact NTU staff, should any clarification be required on a job, this must be done ahead of the installation day.

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

Lot 2 Print Services

The Supplier shall be able to provide a full range of printed materials, including operational and marketing print, with the capability to handle varying volumes and a wide range of formats using digital and lithographic print methods. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list.

Renewal: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2775/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017662-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,083,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,083,332 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,083,332 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2034-02-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AGNE LTD TRADING AS ALPHAGRAPHICS

COLORSET NORTH

FAST GRAPHICS (NOTTINGHAM

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

HICKLING & SQUIRES

N1 VISUAL

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