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title: "External Printing Services"
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buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)"
published: "2017-06-02"
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# External Printing Services

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661bbcdc-1691-404a-859d-04dfb0ee91d1

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) has completed a tender process for "External Printing Services," classified under printing services (CPV code: 79810000). The procurement was initiated on 2nd June 2017, with quotations requested from qualified suppliers to manufacture and supply a range of printed documents. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2017, with the contract starting on 24th April 2017 and concluding on 23rd April 2020. The overall contract value was set at £45,000, and the successful supplier was Pblprint, which received a contract valued at £33,513.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in printing services, including large companies that have the capacity to handle significant volume orders. The TWFRS's focus on qualified and experienced suppliers suggests a competitive environment where established print service providers may excel. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could provide innovative solutions or niche services tailored to the specific printing needs of the authority, fostering potential growth through partnerships or collaborations in similar contracts.

## Notice

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are requesting quotations from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to manufacture and supply a range of printed documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e4fc6-0c63-48d3-b127-5fe3dbc23635 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 23 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,513 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (TWFRS) |
| Locality | SUNDERAND, TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PBLPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e4fc6-0c63-48d3-b127-5fe3dbc23635

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2e4fc6-0c63-48d3-b127-5fe3dbc23635
  2nd June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18943&B=BLUELIGHT
  Request for Quotation Documents can be downloaded from the Bluelight e-tendering system.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31831
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.twfire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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