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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is seeking to procure print and distribution services for council materials within its jurisdiction. The tender process is in the active Tender stage, with submissions open until 12:00 BST on 14th August 2026. Located in Northern Ireland, this public procurement falls under the services category within the sub-central government authority, operating according to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The total contract value is estimated at £108,000, and bidding is open via the eTendersNI platform. Interested suppliers must engage with the procurement process promptly, with the last date for enquiries set for 7th August 2026.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for printing and logistics companies, particularly those experienced in managing regional government contracts. Businesses offering comprehensive print and distribution capabilities would be well-suited to compete, potentially enhancing their operational scope and regional presence. The contract will require a methodology and approach that will count for 50% of the evaluation, alongside contract management at 20% and price at 30%, offering a balanced assessment of performance and cost-effectiveness. This procurement offers significant business growth potential for companies looking to expand their public sector portfolio in Northern Ireland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Print and Distribution for Environmental Services

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of print and distribution services for council materials within the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070471-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARMAGH CITY, BANBRIDGE AND CRAIGAVON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAIGAVON
Postcode
BT64 1AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Craigavon Centre
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Further Information

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