---
title: "Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067be4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# Manufacture, Printing and Storage of Canvas mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067be4

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by FCDO Services involves the planned contract for the manufacture, printing, and storage of canvas mail and cargo bags and wraps. This project, scheduled within the Goods industry category, seeks suppliers for a four-year term starting January 1, 2027, without extension options. The buying organisation, situated in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, is a central government public authority. Currently in the planning stage, FCDO Services has issued a preliminary market engagement notice, with a due date for engagement responses set for April 22, 2026. Interested parties are advised to look out for upcoming notification dates, particularly on July 1, 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of canvas items. The contract aims to procure goods worth up to £2.88 million, offering substantial business growth potential for manufacturers equipped to supply durable and high-quality canvas products. Companies with expertise in meeting stringent government standards, especially those with experience in large-scale production, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process could enable expansion into government markets, fostering long-term relationships and stability through a reliable contract over several years.

## Notice

FCDO Services is looking to award a contract for Canvas mail & Cargo Bags and Wraps for four (4) years with the no options for extension.

### Planning Information

Pre market engagement can be accessed via this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uPZEMxLtDU-vQiDDXt_niJHHDNWxhKpGitnTT9GYzidUNkVLU1JHMFpFTzU5VzRHOUNEWTNDVkpHSS4u
Link will expire and engagement will close @14:00 22/04/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030958-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 19212310 - Canvas items

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:26 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030958-2026
- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030958-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030930-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uPZEMxLtDU-vQiDDXt_niJHHDNWxhKpGitnTT9GYzidUNkVLU1JHMFpFTzU5VzRHOUNEWTNDVkpHSS4u
- https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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