--- title: "Printing Services for Armitice Project: 14-18 NOW" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2018-04-04" --- # Printing Services for Armitice Project: 14-18 NOW Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f430e22b-a6b8-4398-925c-7da277447c6a.json) ## Summary The Imperial War Museum Trading Company Limited is currently seeking proposals for a tender titled "Printing Services for Armitice Project: 14-18 NOW," aimed at providing high-quality printed materials to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. The procurement, which is at the tender stage, is taking place in the printed matter industry, with a value of £100,000 and a minimum budget of £40,000. The deadline for submission of tenders is 20th April 2018, with the contract to commence on 31st May 2018 and run until 14th November 2018. This open procurement method encourages wide participation, allowing various suppliers to offer their capabilities and solutions for this significant project across the UK and beyond. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those experienced in managing large volumes and complex projects with time-sensitive deliverables. Companies with capabilities in digital and lithographic printing, as well as sustainable printing practices, will be well suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses must demonstrate relevant qualifications and provide detailed proposals, including past project experience and environmental credentials, to align with the objectives of this noteworthy commemorative initiative. ## Notice The Project 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the First World War and will be a major moment marked by national and international media throughout the year. To mark the moment of Armistice 14-18 NOW is working with filmmaker Danny Boyle on a participation project that will involve members of the public from around the UK. Our brief 14-18 NOW is looking to appoint a printing company with digital and lithographic capabilities who can work with our team to print and distribute materials that will be at the heart of the project. The role is key to the success of the project. The printing is large volume, variable content with a possible additional lithographic element. The printing company will work closely with our digital agency to ensure the necessary software for printing our materials is embedded into the project website that the agency creates. The company will also need to advise on how to get the best printed results for images that may be low resolution or reproducing originals of varying sizes that need to be standardized to A5 and formatted for print. The company will need to be able to print on specialist environmentally friendly paper (water-soluble, that cannot be treated prior to print, uncoated and approx.150gsm) as specified by 14-18 NOW and using ink that matches specifications laid out by 14-18 NOW's environmental consultant. The company will need to work with the clients to establish a distribution plan for the materials including a system for distributing different marked materials to different recipients. The company will be responsible for distributing the final print materials to a number of addresses in advance of 11th November 2018. There will be a tight turn around between the final deadline for supply of images to the printer and the delivery deadline and the printer must work with 14-18 NOW to determine the best way to manage the project. It is expected that a total of between 500,000and 1,000,000 images will need to be delivered to some 25 - 50 different locations across the UK. Response to the Brief Prospective printers are invited to submit proposals that detail: * Relevant experience giving examples of large scale and complex printing work undertaken * Relevant experience of time sensitive projects * Environmental credentials * Proposed costs to print 100,000 x A3 cut to A5 on digital press, and to print Litho 3/0 colour on paper supplied x A3 cut to A5 plus run-on costs. * Two appropriate referees * Complete the Company Questionnaire attached as Schedule 1 All tenders returns will be evaluated equally in accordance with the above criteria. Shortlisted companies will be invited to meet with 14-18 NOW to discuss the project further. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabff5cc-47be-4ed7-92ad-f05cf6dffee0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 14 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 4 Apr 2018 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabff5cc-47be-4ed7-92ad-f05cf6dffee0 - 29 Mar 2018 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabff5cc-47be-4ed7-92ad-f05cf6dffee0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabff5cc-47be-4ed7-92ad-f05cf6dffee0 4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bc77529-edd1-4b97-b6e6-222d1c40ac77 Tender information document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88221a09-b46d-4993-b268-d4fd9e0b26e8 Question and answer sheet for more information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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