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title: "Provision of print production equipment and associated software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a31"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Provision of print production equipment and associated software

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a31

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to engage the market for the provision of print production equipment and associated software. The contract, identified with the title "Provision of print production equipment and associated software," falls under the services category, specifically aiming at business services including printing and IT services. The procurement process involves multiple lots, such as digital printers, a system for designing and producing documents, and wide format printers, with a total estimated value of £600,000. This process, guided by the European Union Directive 2014/24/EU, is scheduled for a future notice date of 1st April 2026, and pertains to services delivered in Liverpool, within the UKD72 region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing technology and software development to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in digital printing solutions, print management software, or wide format printing equipment would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By aligning with Liverpool City Council's requirements, winning suppliers can strengthen their portfolio and potentially secure up to three lots, thereby enhancing business growth within the public sector market. This engagement could also open doors for partnerships and further collaborations within the public service domain.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council are seeking to engage the market for the provision of print production equipment and associated software

### Lot Information

Digital Printers

Digital printers and print queue management and imposition software. Print management system to include reporting and analytics. (Include business continuity in wider document)

Software to design and produce documents

Software to design and produce documents to be printed and enveloped in line with Royal Mail C9 licence criteria and access to postal sortation software.

Wide format printer

Wide format printer (minimum print width of 1.5 meters)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004918-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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