---
title: "Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c9f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire - Navy Graphics Capability Update

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c9f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, UK, is in the planning stage of a tender process for the hire of digital printers and booklet makers as part of the Navy Graphics Capability update. This procurement falls under the industry category of office-type offset printing machinery. The Ministry, classified as a central government public authority, has initiated this tender to address the outdated digital print and finishing equipment currently used by the Navy Command. A key milestone for this procurement is scheduled for 21st April 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 30th April 2026. This tender is currently in the planning phase, inviting expressions of interest in line with the procurement's legal basis under UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing machinery, especially for those providing high-volume digital print equipment that prioritises media flexibility, workflow integration, and reliability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, based on the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this project, companies can establish themselves as key suppliers to the Ministry of Defence, thus enhancing their market positioning and contributing to their business growth through government contracts.

## Notice

Navy Graphics currently operates high volume digital print and finishing equipment that is approaching end of life/contract, resulting in increased downtime, reduced productivity, and limitations in meeting modern production standards. The existing devices no longer provide the level of reliability, media flexibility, or workflow integration required to support the expanding output needs of Navy Command.

### Planning Information

For full detials on this RFI , please see attached document at this link:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be074f-6dc1-4da3-bead-c437f0fc7b60

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30122000 - Office-type offset printing machinery

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 09:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031289-2026
  7th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be074f-6dc1-4da3-bead-c437f0fc7b60
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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