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title: "Printed Goods and Ancillary Services (Print Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0488fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# Printed Goods and Ancillary Services (Print Services)

Buyer: NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0488fb

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## Summary

Northern Trains Limited, headquartered in York, is actively engaged in contracting processes for printed goods and ancillary services within the railway services sector. The procurement process, fully aligned with the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016, employs a negotiated procedure with prior competition. The contract, valued up to £2.1 million for an initial term of three years, with possible extensions up to five years, offers substantial opportunities for print service providers. This procurement has moved beyond the tender stage and is currently in the award phase, with Allied Publicity Services (Manchester) Limited having been selected as the supplier as of 23rd July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for print businesses looking to expand their market reach into the railway industry. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality printed goods and related services are well-suited to this contract, which demands comprehensive support for marketing, communication, and operational initiatives. Although the initial procurement process is complete, similar future opportunities may arise, offering scope for growth and long-term partnerships with Northern Trains Limited. The involvement in such projects could bolster a company's portfolio and establish a strong foothold in the UK transportation sector. Businesses are encouraged to keep an eye out for upcoming tenders and leverage the advantages of this structured competitive process.

## Notice

Northern are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced print houses to provide comprehensive printed goods and ancillary services for our railway operations. The selected supplier will be responsible for delivering high-quality printing goods to support our various marketing, communication, and operational needs. The volume of work to be commissioned as part of this agreement cannot be precisely determined and there is no committed spend or volume as a result of this agreement however it is anticipated that goods with a value of up PS2.1 million will be required in the determined areas below over the three (3) year initial term of the contract. The supplier will be required to offer a wide range of printing services as outlined within the specification documents accessed via Delta.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northern Trains (NTL) has chosen to run the procurement under the negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition under Regulation 47 of the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016. Additional information: The successful Tenderer is awarded a contract for an initial period of three (3) years with a contract value of up to PS2,100,000. The agreement includes extension options for a further period of two (2) years to be taken in one (1) year periods for a maximum potential period of five (5) years with an estimated contract value of up to PS3,500,000 for a five year period.

Renewal: NTL proposes to enter into one contract with the successful Tenderer for an initial period of three (3) years with extension options for a further period of two (2) years to be taken in one (1) year periods for a maximum potential period of five (5) years. NTL may, at its absolute discretion, consider proposals for an initial term of four (4) years with a further period of one (1) year extension for a maximum of five (5) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043254-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 6JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Micklegate |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043254-2025
- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025055-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northernrailway.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=968627452
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Printed-matter-and-related-products./BM9W7V3F7N
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/BM9W7V3F7N

## Provenance

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