Planning

Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, UK, is in the planning stage of a tender process for the hire of digital printers and booklet makers as part of the Navy Graphics Capability update. This procurement falls under the industry category of office-type offset printing machinery. The Ministry, classified as a central government public authority, has initiated this tender to address the outdated digital print and finishing equipment currently used by the Navy Command. A key milestone for this procurement is scheduled for 21st April 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 30th April 2026. This tender is currently in the planning phase, inviting expressions of interest in line with the procurement's legal basis under UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing machinery, especially for those providing high-volume digital print equipment that prioritises media flexibility, workflow integration, and reliability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, based on the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, companies can establish themselves as key suppliers to the Ministry of Defence, thus enhancing their market positioning and contributing to their business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update

Notice Description

Navy Graphics currently operates high volume digital print and finishing equipment that is approaching end of life/contract, resulting in increased downtime, reduced productivity, and limitations in meeting modern production standards. The existing devices no longer provide the level of reliability, media flexibility, or workflow integration required to support the expanding output needs of Navy Command.

Planning Information

For full detials on this RFI , please see attached document at this link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be074f-6dc1-4da3-bead-c437f0fc7b60

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30122000 - Office-type offset printing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

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