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title: "ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042d16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042d16

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## Summary

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of printing services, specifically tailored to the printing of ballot papers and associated documents. This tender falls under the services category, with industry classification in printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). The contract, titled "ID 5029674 - EONI - Printing of Ballot Papers and Associated Documents," involves coordination by the EONI, headquartered in Belfast, UK, and is applicable to the Northern Ireland region (UKN). The process has reached the contract update stage as of 2 June 2026, following modifications to accommodate joint Assembly and Local Council elections managed by the Electoral Office. The procurement method employed is an open procedure ensuring broad competition, with the procurement adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and document management services, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale, time-sensitive printing tasks. Given the contract's value estimated at £400,000 and a duration of up to 6 years including extension options, it provides substantial potential for growth. This opportunity is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality printing services, maintaining business continuity, and ensuring compliance with strict public administration standards. Companies that can demonstrate robust service delivery methodologies and contingency planning will stand a good chance to benefit from this procurement exercise.

## Notice

The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) wish to engage a supplier to print and deliver ballot papers and associated documents. Printing services will be required for all elections called during the contract period. The contract is for an initial period of two (2) years, followed by three optional extension periods of one (1) year each. Please refer to the Specification for full details of the requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been modified to include the printing of ballot papers and associated documents for local council elections. This is on the basis that the Secretary of State has determined that a joint Assembly and Local Council election will run on the same day. The Electoral Office has been instructed to oversee all printing.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of two years followed by three optional extension periods of one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051820-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL OFFICE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051820-2026
- 28 Mar 2024 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010294-2024
- 15 Jan 2024 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001258-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.eoni.org.uk/Home
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

## Provenance

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