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ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services

Ards and North Down Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 11:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 May 2026 at 10:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 15:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ards and North Down Borough Council sought tenders for the provision of printing services, focusing on various print requirements including lithographic print, billboard production, and promotional items such as pull-up stands and PVC banners. The procurement process, governed under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, followed an open procedure with the award stage recently completed. Located in Bangor, United Kingdom, the council managed this procurement process, splitting it into three lots, all successfully concluded with contract awards dated 15 May 2026. The initial contract period is set for two years with options to extend by three additional one-year periods. The main locations of service delivery include UK regions, specifically Northern Ireland, with a total contract value grossing approximately £606,000.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like those awarded the contracts: G.P.S. Colour Graphics Limited for lithographic print and Northside Graphics Limited for billboard production and promotional items. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, enhancing opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality printing services and who can demonstrate economic and technical expertise. Involvement in such projects can not only heighten the visibility of participating businesses but also secure steady revenue streams over the coming years, solidifying partnerships with one of Northern Ireland's significant public authorities.

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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

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

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

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/049522-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

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
£505,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£505,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 14 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-01-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

G.P.S. COLOUR GRAPHICS LIMITED

NORTHSIDE GRAPHICS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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