--- title: "ID 5276936 DfC - NILGOSC - Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d644" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d644" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d644.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d644.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS’ SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE NILGOSC" published: "2025-05-09" --- # ID 5276936 DfC - NILGOSC - Printing Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS’ SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE NILGOSC Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d644 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d644) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d644.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "ID 5276936 DfC - NILGOSC - Printing Services" has been completed under the management of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), located in Belfast, UK. This tender encompassed services within the printing and related services category, divided into two separate lots: Secure Print and Mailing Services, and General Print Services. The open procedure method was employed, ensuring fair competition with awards based on quality and cost criteria. The procurement stage has concluded, with contracts awarded by 9th May 2025 to Datagraphic Group Limited for Lot 1 and W G BAIRD LTD for Lot 2. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of providing secure and general printing solutions. Companies like Datagraphic Group Limited and W G BAIRD LTD have successfully engaged in this sector, highlighting the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their market reach in secure and general print services. With each lot evaluated separately and no limits on the number of lots a supplier may bid for or be awarded, businesses can explore diverse avenues for growth and innovation within the framework of the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme. The contracts also offer potential extensions, providing long-term partnership opportunities. ## Notice NILGOSC is the administrating body for the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (the Scheme). NILGOSC wishes to appoint one Supplier for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 for the provision of Secure Print and Mailing Services and General Print Services. The services required have been divided into the following 2 Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately, there is no limit to the number of Lots tenderers may bid for or be awarded. There will be a single Supplier for each Lot. Suppliers will be required to deliver the requirements detailed for each Lot- as set out in this Specification document. Lot 1 - Secure Print and Mailing Services Lot 2 - General Print Services Please see ID 5276936 Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification document for further information. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Secure Print and Mailing Services NILGOSC is the administrating body for the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (the Scheme). NILGOSC wishes to appoint one Supplier for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 for the provision of Secure Print and Mailing Services and General Print Services. The services required have been divided into the following 2 Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately, there is no limit to the number of Lots tenderers may bid for or be awarded. There will be a single Supplier for each Lot. Suppliers will be required to deliver the requirements detailed for each Lot- as set out in this Specification document. Lot 1 - Secure Print and Mailing Services Lot 2 - General Print Services Please see ID 5276936 Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification document for further information. Options: The initial contract period will run for a period of 2 years with two options to extend for up to 12 months. Renewal: This contract is an ongoing requirement for NILGOSC and may be subject to renewal after this current contract expires. Lot 2 - General Print Services NILGOSC is the administrating body for the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (the Scheme). NILGOSC wishes to appoint one Supplier for both Lot 1 and Lot 2 for the provision of Secure Print and Mailing Services and General Print Services. The services required have been divided into the following 2 Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded separately, there is no limit to the number of Lots tenderers may bid for or be awarded. There will be a single Supplier for each Lot. Suppliers will be required to deliver the requirements detailed for each Lot- as set out in this Specification document. Lot 1 - Secure Print and Mailing Services Lot 2 - General Print Services Please see ID 5276936 Mid-Tier Schedule 2 Specification document for further information. Options: The initial contract period will run for a period 2 years with two options to extend for up to 12 months. Renewal: This contract is an ongoing requirement for NILGOSC and may be subject to renewal after the current contract expires. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020110-2025 | | 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 | 9 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £313,000 | | Lots value | £313,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £313,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS’ SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE NILGOSC | | Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT4 2LP | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Belmont | | Westminster constituency | Belfast East | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | DATAGRAPHIC GROUP; W G BAIRD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79811000 - Digital printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing - 79821000 - Print finishing services - 79821100 - Proofreading services - 79823000 - Printing and delivery services - 79824000 - Printing and distribution services ## Release History - 9 May 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020110-2025 - 24 Jan 2025 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002619-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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