Planning

Provision of print production equipment and associated software

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 15:10

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage the market for the provision of print production equipment and associated software. The contract, identified with the title "Provision of print production equipment and associated software," falls under the services category, specifically aiming at business services including printing and IT services. The procurement process involves multiple lots, such as digital printers, a system for designing and producing documents, and wide format printers, with a total estimated value of £600,000. This process, guided by the European Union Directive 2014/24/EU, is scheduled for a future notice date of 1st April 2026, and pertains to services delivered in Liverpool, within the UKD72 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing technology and software development to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in digital printing solutions, print management software, or wide format printing equipment would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By aligning with Liverpool City Council's requirements, winning suppliers can strengthen their portfolio and potentially secure up to three lots, thereby enhancing business growth within the public sector market. This engagement could also open doors for partnerships and further collaborations within the public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of print production equipment and associated software

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council are seeking to engage the market for the provision of print production equipment and associated software

Lot Information

Digital Printers

Digital printers and print queue management and imposition software. Print management system to include reporting and analytics. (Include business continuity in wider document)

Software to design and produce documents

Software to design and produce documents to be printed and enveloped in line with Royal Mail C9 licence criteria and access to postal sortation software.

Wide format printer

Wide format printer (minimum print width of 1.5 meters)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Glynn
Contact Email
rachel.glynn@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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