--- title: "Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd01.json) ## Summary ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED (OS), Britain's national mapping agency, has initiated a procurement process under the restricted procedure pursuant to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender seeks suppliers for Printing, Finishing, and Dispatch Services for OS Paper Maps, classified under the industry of Printing and related services (CPV 79800000). The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Large Format Printing of Core Series Maps, and Lot 3 for Digital Printing of Custom Made Maps and Framed Products. The overall estimated contract value is up to £14 million over a maximum contract term of seven years (3+2+2) with the tender submission deadline being 19 December 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in large format and digital printing services with substantial capabilities and capacities in dispatch and related services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those experienced in large scale printing, finishing, packaging, and dispatching, particularly within the UK geographical industry. Successful bidders will also benefit from the potential for long-term engagement with OS, gaining access to a high-profile contract and the opportunity to serve as a key supplier for a national institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and expanding their service portfolio. ## 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 9121572), 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 two Lots. These are: - Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps - Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products Further information of what is included under each Lot can be found below in this notice with full details in the procurement documentation. The estimated contract value across all Lots is up to PS14m for the maximum seven year contract term. ### 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. Additional information: The contract values above are based on previous spend for Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. OS, in the last year, have spent PS1.5m on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps and PS329k on Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. It is anticipated that during the life of the contracts, the spend on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps will reduce as new products are bought to market through an alternative contract (currently in an ongoing tender process). OS does not guarantee the estimated value of this contract for any Lot. The exact spend on this contract will be dependent on OS requirements during the delivery of the contract. The above value is provided as an indication and the final value of the contract will be subject to the outcome of the procurement process and the delivery of the contract in accordance with the final signed contract for this supply. 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 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. Additional information: The contract values above are based on previous spend for Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps. OS, in the last year, have spent PS1.5m on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps and PS329k on Lot 3 - Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. It is anticipated that during the life of the contracts, the spend on Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps will reduce as new products are bought to market through an alternative contract (currently in an ongoing tender process). OS does not guarantee the estimated value of this contract for any Lot. The exact spend on this contract will be dependent on OS requirements during the delivery of the contract. The above value is provided as an indication and the final value of the contract will be subject to the outcome of the procurement process and the delivery of the contract in accordance with the final signed contract for this supply. 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/037419-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,860,000 | | Lots value | £13,860,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 - 37823700 - Paper for maps - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037419-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/ - https://www.os.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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