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title: "3rd PS20G Polymer Substrate Call-Off"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2426a37-102f-43e1-b85e-379ae3361a2e"
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# 3rd PS20G Polymer Substrate Call-Off

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2426a37-102f-43e1-b85e-379ae3361a2e

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## Summary

The Bank of England is conducting a public procurement process titled "3rd £20G Polymer Substrate Call-Off" within the printed matter and related products industry. This tender, which is currently in the Award stage, involves supplying 20,000 reams of polymer substrate for the new £20 note. The contract period is expected to span from 1st August 2021 to 30th June 2023, following an Invitation to Tender (ITT) with a deadline that ended on 19th March 2021. Suppliers must have been pre-qualified via a previous framework established in 2016 to participate.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing sector, specifically those that can supply printed substrates. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, as the Bank of England has indicated suitability for such companies. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to secure long-term contracts over a two-year period, thus enhancing their operational capacity and market presence within the UK.

## Notice

The Bank of England has a requirement to conduct a third Call-Off Competition for the supply of polymer substrate for the new PS20G note. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being made available only to those Bidders who have been accepted onto the Framework established by the Bank via the tender process begun by placing the contract notice 2016/S 059-099241 on 24th March 2016 in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Call-Off Competition is for 20,000 Reams, which it is anticipated will be provided over approximately 2 year period from August 2021 until mid-2023. Additional information: Notice linked to OJEU notice ref 2018/S 246-563294 (the framework's OJEU notice).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d460197-51c1-49ef-8a38-4fea5bceade0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d460197-51c1-49ef-8a38-4fea5bceade0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d460197-51c1-49ef-8a38-4fea5bceade0
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bankofengland.co.uk

## Provenance

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