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title: "Banknote Supply and Services Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f615"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
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# Banknote Supply and Services Agreement

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f615

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Banknote Supply and Services Agreement" is being conducted by the Bank of England, a central government authority based in London, UK. The tender falls under the services category, specifically banknote supply and printing services (CPV codes: 22430000 and 79812000). The Bank aims to secure a contract that supports its core responsibility of issuing secure banknotes from its printing facility in Debden, UKH3 region. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 20th February 2026, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage under a selective competitive flexible procedure. The estimated contract value is £750,000,000 (excluding VAT) with a contract period from 1st March 2028 to 28th February 2038, and potential extensions up to 2041.

This procurement process provides significant opportunities for businesses that are capable of supplying high-quality, secure banknotes and associated services. Companies with expertise in banknote manufacturing, printing services, and the ability to meet stringent security and quality standards would be well-positioned to compete. The Bank has outlined a comprehensive selection criterion focusing on technical ability, financial capacity, and compliance with regulatory standards, making it ideal for well-established suppliers in the banking and financial services sectors. There is an emphasis on innovation and the potential for service modifications, meaning dynamic companies could further leverage opportunities for business growth through long-term collaboration with the Bank of England.

## Notice

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the PA 2023 . The contract will provide for the future supply of Banknotes, supporting the Bank of England (the Bank) in fulfilling its core responsibility of issuing secure Banknotes from Debden, the Bank's secure printing facility. Further details in relation to the services are set out in the associated tender documents. The Total Value of the opportunity is an estimate inclusive of all extensions available under the contract. The actual value will be dependent on demand for Banknotes as well as future Banknote designs under this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Bank intends to (and reserves the right to) directly award additional or repeat services that are similar to the services supplied under the contract, which is the subject matter of this Tender Notice, in accordance with Schedule 5, paragraph 8 of PA 2023. The Bank reserves the right to modify this contract in accordance with Schedule 8, paragraph 1 of PA 2023.

Renewal: The Bank has the ability to extend the contract for any such duration in any number of combinations providing that the total number of extensions do need exceed three years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004172-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000,000 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22430000 - Banknotes
- 79812000 - Banknote printing services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004172-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083052-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004172-2026
  19th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083052-2025
  15th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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