Planning

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

FCDO SERVICES

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 13:26

Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by FCDO Services involves the planned contract for the manufacture, printing, and storage of canvas mail and cargo bags and wraps. This project, scheduled within the Goods industry category, seeks suppliers for a four-year term starting January 1, 2027, without extension options. The buying organisation, situated in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, is a central government public authority. Currently in the planning stage, FCDO Services has issued a preliminary market engagement notice, with a due date for engagement responses set for April 22, 2026. Interested parties are advised to look out for upcoming notification dates, particularly on July 1, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of canvas items. The contract aims to procure goods worth up to £2.88 million, offering substantial business growth potential for manufacturers equipped to supply durable and high-quality canvas products. Companies with expertise in meeting stringent government standards, especially those with experience in large-scale production, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process could enable expansion into government markets, fostering long-term relationships and stability through a reliable contract over several years.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

FCDO Services is looking to award a contract for Canvas mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps for four (4) years with the no options for extension.

Planning Information

Pre market engagement can be accessed via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uPZEMxLtDU-vQiDDXt_niJHHDNWxhKpGitnTT9GYzidUNkVLU1JHMFpFTzU5VzRHOUNEWTNDVkpHSS4u Link will expire and engagement will close @14:00 22/04/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030958-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
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

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