Planning

Corporate Office Print

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 16:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Corporate Office Print." This tender falls under the goods category with additional services involved and addresses the needs for a comprehensive Corporate Print solution. The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, and it pertains to the sub-central government's public authority sector. The current contract is set to expire on 31st March 2027, with a new contract period starting on 1st April 2027, lasting until 31st March 2032, with the possibility of renewal until 2034. Key contact for this process is Nita Patel, and additional information is accessible via the council's website.

This upcoming tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering photocopiers and related print services, particularly those that qualify as SMEs. The procurement process is designed above threshold, ensuring a competitive and open opportunity for companies to establish long-term collaborations with the council. Businesses equipped with experience in delivering end-to-end print solutions will find this tender particularly attractive, with the potential to secure a contract that offers a steady revenue stream until 2032 or beyond if renewed. Such alignments with a prominent public sector entity can bolster a company's portfolio and expand its market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Office Print

Notice Description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified Provider (the Provider) to deliver their complete end to end Corporate Print solution. The current contract expires on 31st March 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046684-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

30121100 - Photocopiers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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