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Tender

07 Jul 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, the buying organisation based in London, is seeking services for a "Print and Production Services" tender, with the procurement currently at the tender stage. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions such as the East Midlands, East of England, and London. The competitive flexible procedure method is being used, which incorporates a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender process. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 7th August 2026, with the contract award period commencing by 11th November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print and production services, particularly those capable of handling short-term or repeat requirements for corporate communications and marketing materials. Companies equipped with strong project management and quality assurance capabilities will be suitably positioned to compete effectively, given the evaluation criteria of cost, project management quality, and social value. Financial stability will be assessed during the pre-qualification stage, underscoring the importance for financially competent suppliers. The three-year contract, with potential for a one-year extension, promises substantial business growth prospects in the utilities sector under a private utility regime.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Print and Production Services

Notice Description

East Midlands Railway provides intercity and regional train services across the Midlands through to London. These are distinguished by 3 sub brands that reflect the region they serve and routes they operate: EMR Intercity operates from the Midlands (Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester) through to London St Pancras EMR Regional provides local services to towns and communities across England, including; Crewe, Matlock, Stoke-on-Trent, Peterborough, Grantham, Norwich and Skegness. EMR Connect operates between Corby and London St Pancras. The Luton Airport Express operates on this route with majority of airport passengers travelling from London St Pancras. EMR is looking for a supplier of short tern (up to 12 months) or repeat print and production requirements, including, but not limited to: * Annual station dressings (in-station advertising and branding). Typically annual updates to all EMR owned in-station advertising and branding with new designs promoting rail value messages, ticketing products, and marketing campaign amplification. EMR also takes these opportunities to enhance existing sites where possible - either in the way they are creatively displayed or the materials used and review potential new opportunities. * Promotional materials for commercial revenue activity, new business engagement, and retail equipment decals * Signage for operational initiatives or infrastructure upgrades * Promotional and customer comms posters and vinyls for on train * Corporate materials for internal communications and business events

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063746-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2026 - 7 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4A 3AG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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