--- title: "Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with Graphic Design Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-18" --- # Framework Agreement for Graphics Printing and Installation with Graphic Design Support Services Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc66.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council has established a framework agreement for graphics printing, installation, and graphic design support services, with the procurement process now at the award stage. The framework aims to support regeneration and development activities across the West Northamptonshire area. Establishment of the framework was conducted under a restricted procedure, categorised within the services industry, and is set to operate for 24 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The initial framework agreement was signed on 12th November 2025, with the value set at £100,000 each for Graphic Arts (Coventry) Ltd and Tangerine Red Limited. This complements earlier procurement efforts on 6th February 2025, when the council sought services for hoarding and graphics across two lots, with a tender split including detailed submission requirements due by 28th February 2024. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in design support services, providing a channel for companies to contribute to local regeneration efforts and work within a structured framework. Suitable applicants would be SMEs familiar with printing and design, having ideally completed similar tenders and shown capability in handling contracts under public regulations. The framework's ranked basis allows efficient allocation and direct awards, enhancing the potential for steady work flow for successful bidders. With its strategic geographic focus around West Northamptonshire, companies already operating in the UKF24 region stand to gain from this business development opportunity. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council has established a framework agreement for the provision of graphics printing, installation, and graphic design support services. The framework will support regeneration and development activity across the West Northamptonshire area. The framework operates on a ranked basis, with Graphic Arts (Coventry) Ltd ranked 1st and Tangerine Red Limited ranked 2nd, enabling direct award in accordance with the pricing and ordering procedures set out in the framework agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hoarding West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of graphics printing, installation, and associated graphic design support services. The framework will support the Council's regeneration and development projects by supplying high-quality printed graphics, large-format installations, signage, and creative design services as required.The framework enables direct award on a ranked basis, with services called off in accordance with the pricing schedules and specifications established during the tender. Options: Framework agreement for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, making 36 months in total. Renewal: Framework duration for is 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months making 36 months in total. Lot 2 - Graphics Design, Print and Installation Services The Council has a need for hoarding supply, installation and maintenance, alongside graphics design, printing and installation to support its portfolio of vacant development sites. All works under this framework will fall within the West Northamptonshire Local Authority Area. WNC is seeking to establish a framework agreement across two (2) lots. Each lot will have 2 suppliers awarded to it under the framework. These will be the two highest scoring bidders for each lot from this tender. The tender is split into two lots: * Lot 1 - The Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Hoarding * Lot 2 - Graphics Design, Print and Installation ServicesWhen ordering Services under the Framework Agreement from either lot, the Authority shall: a. identify the relevant Lot which its Works/Services requirements fall into; b. send an Order to the Framework Provider ranked highest following the evaluation of its Tender; c. if the Framework Provider who was ranked highest is not able to provide the Works/Services, send an Order to the Framework Provider ranked next highest); The framework is for the use of West Northamptonshire Council only. There will be no guarantee of work or volume of work to be given under this contract for either of the lots. Suppliers can tender for one or more lots.The Authority intends to conduct a competition following the restricted procedure.Suppliers are invited to complete the SQ and to submit it. The Authority proposes to invite up to 5 Suppliers for each lot with the highest scoring compliant SQ submission to the tender stage. Full details relating to the works are provided in the tender documents. Total contract value:Lot 1 = PS400,000Lot 2 = PS200,000Variant bids not offered. The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement across two (2) lots for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, making 36 months in total.The Authority proposes to call off against Lot 1 and Lot 2 for each individual requirement for works/services. The duration of the call off will be the duration until the works/services are complete. The anticipated start date is 23rd June 2025If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with In-Tend Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register.Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home Supplier Questionnaires must be returned via the Portal. The return date is midday on Friday 28th February 2024. Submissions received after this time and date will not be accepted. Renewal: The Authority proposes to establish a framework agreement for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months, making 36 months in total. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074912-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | GRAPHICS ARTS (COVENTRY; TANGERINE RED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074912-2025 - 6 Feb 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004031-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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