Tender

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services

ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Ards and North Down Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of printing services, categorised under the industry of printing and related services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an opening procedure. The contract is divided into three specific Lots: Lithographic Print, 48 Sheet Production Billboards, and Pull Up Stands. Located in Bangor, Northern Ireland, the Council is operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates for potential suppliers include the submission deadline of 2nd February 2026 and the closing of the enquiry period on 28th January 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £505,000, with tenders submitted via eTendersNI.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, publications, leaflets, brochures, and similar printed materials. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality printing services and related support can maximise growth potential by participating in this comprehensive open procedure. SMEs are encouraged to apply, with the possibility to extend contracts based on satisfactory performance over an initial two years, with further extensions available. Companies meeting the economic, financial, and technical criteria specified in the tender documents will find this a compelling opportunity to secure a long-term public sector contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of printing services. The tender is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Lithographic Print, Lot 2 - 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears, Lot 3 - Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for further details of this requirement.

Lot Information

Lithographic Print

The Council has a wide and varied range of lithographic print requirements. These include, but are not limited to, booklets, newsletters, letterhead, folders and business cards. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.

Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties.

48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears

The Council requires 48 sheet production billboards, Adshel 6 sheet production and solus rears. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.

Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties.

Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners

The Council requires pull up stands, PVC Banners and A1 Posters on paper, corrugated plastic and PVC foam board. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.

Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000391-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22120000 - Publications

22140000 - Leaflets

22150000 - Brochures

22160000 - Booklets

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£505,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£505,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Further Information

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