--- title: "Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a694" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a694" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a694.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a694.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a694 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a694) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a694.json) ## Summary Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS), Britain's mapping agency, is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps" under the industry category of "Printing and Related Services" (CPV code 79800000). The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 13th November 2024. The tender covers services across the UK and is divided into three lots, focusing on different types of printing, finishing, and dispatch services. The entire process is being conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation, allowing the OS to award contracts based on initial tenders. The contract value is estimated to be up to £25 million for a maximum term of seven years, including options to extend twice for a period of up to two years each. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing, finishing, and logistics services. Companies with strong capabilities and capacity in these areas can benefit from long-term contracts with a prestigious national agency. Specifically, businesses excelling in large format printing, digital printing, and innovative production techniques for custom products will find this tender particularly lucrative. Additionally, suppliers equipped with the latest print technology and the ability to offer strategic advice on product development will be well-suited to compete, helping OS to enhance its product portfolio and ensure commercial viability and market fit for future products. ## Notice Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract. The Ordnance Survey Consumer business unit is responsible for all retail products made available via an omni channel approach - direct to end customer and via retail/wholesale trade channels. Product categories include large format sheet mapping, customisable large format mapping (Custom Made), guidebooks and outdoor accessories. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. The supply of the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps will be split into three Lots. These are: - Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps - Lot 2 - Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products - Lot 3 - Lot 3 Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps The requirement for Lot 1 is for the Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Core Series Paper Maps. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Core Series Paper Maps. This includes dispatch to the OS warehouse provider for the onward distribution to trade customers and consumers. OS's consumer Core Series Paper Maps consist of six (6) product types along with two (2) Wall Maps. The Core Series Paper Maps are folded and cased (with cover) and known as: - OS Historical (2 titles) - OS Explorer (403 titles) - OS Landranger (204 titles) - OS Tour (8 titles) - OS Road (8 title) - OS Route (1 title) - OS Wall Map (6 titles) OS also offer a weatherproof map which is named an 'Active Map'. These maps are Core Series Paper Maps which are encapsulated. Options: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for a period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. Renewal: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for a period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. Lot 2 - Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products The requirement for Lot 2 is for the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products. OS are seeking a Supplier as a strategic partner to work with OS to develop a new OS paper maps product portfolio which is compatible with current and anticipated future print technology. The new product portfolio will be developed to ensure that the future products are commercially viable to produce whilst delivering product market fit. OS is looking to develop future product ranges that will enable production efficiencies and benefit from developments in print technology to create a sustainable business model and an agile product portfolio. OS has started to develop and test an initial new product line, that will require Supplier input to deliver this in the best, most cost-effective way possible. Whilst this will likely be the initial product to be worked on, OS has a requirement to work with a Supplier in the longer term to develop new product concepts. OS are seeking a supplier with broad printing, finishing and dispatch capabilities and capacity to allow for effective and agile product development. OS will be seeking support from the Supplier throughout the term of the contract to advise OS on the most appropriate print technology and finishing methods to ensure the development of attractive OS printed products that are commercially viable. Options: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. Renewal: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. - Lot 3 Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products The requirement for Lot 3 is for the Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. Ordnance Survey produce and sell bespoke personalised maps in different formats by way of a map builder hosted on the OS web shop, known as OS Custom Made. There are eight product types on offer, with customers able to personalise location, map style and scale, title, cover image and frame colour (where relevant) and add a route overlay. The OS Custom Made range consists of the following: - Large Flat Map - Large Folded Map - Small Folded Map - Small Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Medium Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Canvas Unframed Map - Large Canvas Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. This includes delivery direct to the Customer. Options: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. Renewal: The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005482-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend twice for period of up to two years each (3+2+2). Therefore, if all extensions were taken, the full length of the contract would be for seven years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,074,000 | | Lots value | £25,060,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 30220000 - Digital cartography equipment - 30232000 - Peripheral equipment - 37810000 - Handicraft supplies - 37823700 - Paper for maps - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 18:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005482-2025 - 7 Oct 2024 at 20:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032150-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/ - https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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