--- title: "ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services Buyer: ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83.json) ## Summary The Ards and North Down Borough Council sought tenders for the provision of printing services, focusing on various print requirements including lithographic print, billboard production, and promotional items such as pull-up stands and PVC banners. The procurement process, governed under the Northern Irish devolved regulations, followed an open procedure with the award stage recently completed. Located in Bangor, United Kingdom, the council managed this procurement process, splitting it into three lots, all successfully concluded with contract awards dated 15 May 2026. The initial contract period is set for two years with options to extend by three additional one-year periods. The main locations of service delivery include UK regions, specifically Northern Ireland, with a total contract value grossing approximately £606,000. This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like those awarded the contracts: G.P.S. Colour Graphics Limited for lithographic print and Northside Graphics Limited for billboard production and promotional items. The open procedure allowed for competitive bidding, enhancing opportunities for businesses capable of delivering high-quality printing services and who can demonstrate economic and technical expertise. Involvement in such projects can not only heighten the visibility of participating businesses but also secure steady revenue streams over the coming years, solidifying partnerships with one of Northern Ireland's significant public authorities. ## Notice Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of printing services. The tender is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Lithographic Print, Lot 2 - 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears, Lot 3 - Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for further details of this requirement. ### Lot Information Lithographic Print Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties. 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties. Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners Renewal: The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049522-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 14 May 2028 | | Recurrence | 2031-01-06 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £505,000 | | Lots value | £505,000 | | Awards value | £505,000 | | Contracts value | £505,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BANGOR | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT20 4BT | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down | | Local authority | Ards and North Down | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | North Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | G.P.S. COLOUR GRAPHICS; NORTHSIDE GRAPHICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22120000 - Publications - 22140000 - Leaflets - 22150000 - Brochures - 22160000 - Booklets - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79810000 - Printing services - 79820000 - Services related to printing ## Release History - 27 May 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049522-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 09:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 15:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000391-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049522-2026 27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2026 1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000391-2026 5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gpscolour.co.uk - http://www.northsidegraphics.com - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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