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title: "Polymer Note Substrate"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a83f2610-89d8-4185-8bf9-4d55b0f89434"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Polymer Note Substrate

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a83f2610-89d8-4185-8bf9-4d55b0f89434

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed the award stage of its tender process titled "Polymer Note Substrate," which falls under the goods category for banknotes. This procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2030, with the fulfilment location situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key awarded suppliers include CCL Secure Limited and De La Rue International Limited, with the award status, as of 22nd December 2025, marked as active.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of polymer substrates used in banknotes. Organisations equipped to fulfil large-scale contracts, such as the ones awarded in this process, are likely to thrive, with a focus on companies that can meet stringent quality and security requirements associated with the production of banknotes. While this particular procurement favoured large-scale suppliers, it sets a precedent for future opportunities in the financial materials supply chain, presenting spaces for businesses with relevant capabilities and compliance credentials.

## Notice

Supply of polymer substrate Additional information: The Bank has elected not to disclose awarded contract values on this occasion. This would elicit reverse engineering of sensitive commercial information and therefore prejudice the legitimate commercial interests and by extension, fair competition involving the awarded organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a0b29f-4b5d-4f62-ab00-f2ff488df578 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CCL SECURE; DE LA RUE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22430000 - Banknotes

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a0b29f-4b5d-4f62-ab00-f2ff488df578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94a0b29f-4b5d-4f62-ab00-f2ff488df578
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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