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title: "Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps"
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buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY"
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# Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ca32aa5-de6f-41ee-a145-343bed79c9f8

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Ltd, Britain's national mapping agency, is seeking suppliers for Printing, Finishing, and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps. This restricted procedure tender, ID IT-556-545-BS.0545, is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 for Large Format Printing, Finishing, and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps and Lot 3 for Digital Printing, Finishing, and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. The contract will have an estimated value of up to £14m, spanning a maximum term of seven years, starting on 1 January 2026 and ending on 31 December 2028. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline of 19 December 2024, at 12:00 PM. The location for this procurement is primarily the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World, under the industry category "Printing and related services" (CPV Code: 79800000).

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and related services. Suppliers with significant capabilities in large format and digital printing, as well as finishing and dispatch services, are well-suited for this contract. The tender is particularly accessible to SMEs, providing a significant opportunity for expansion in the geographic information sector. With the contract potentially running for seven years and including various Lots, businesses can expect sustained demand and long-term partnership opportunities with Ordnance Survey, benefiting from a stable workflow and financial input.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract. The Ordnance Survey Consumer business unit is responsible for all retail products made available via an omni channel approach - direct to end customer and via retail/wholesale trade channels. Product categories include large format sheet mapping, customisable large format mapping (Custom Made), guidebooks and outdoor accessories. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. The supply of the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps will be split into two Lots. These are: - Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps - Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products Further information of what is included under each Lot can be found below in this notice with full details in the procurement documentation. The estimated contract value across all Lots is up to PS14m for the maximum seven year contract term. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22110000 - Printed books
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22500000 - Printing plates or cylinders or other media for use in printing
- 22610000 - Printing ink
- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
- 30120000 - Photocopying and offset printing equipment
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment
- 42962200 - Printing press
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79821000 - Print finishing services
- 79822100 - Print-plate making services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79921000 - Packaging services
- 79970000 - Publishing services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0
- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0
- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0
- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0
- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc448af-0b61-4b69-9a69-d0cc281438a0
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os

## Provenance

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