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title: "Print and Production Services"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED"
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# Print and Production Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c572

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## Summary

Transport UK East Midlands Limited, the buying organisation based in London, is seeking services for a "Print and Production Services" tender, with the procurement currently at the tender stage. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Printing and related services" and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including regions such as the East Midlands, East of England, and London. The competitive flexible procedure method is being used, which incorporates a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender process. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 7th August 2026, with the contract award period commencing by 11th November 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in print and production services, particularly those capable of handling short-term or repeat requirements for corporate communications and marketing materials. Companies equipped with strong project management and quality assurance capabilities will be suitably positioned to compete effectively, given the evaluation criteria of cost, project management quality, and social value. Financial stability will be assessed during the pre-qualification stage, underscoring the importance for financially competent suppliers. The three-year contract, with potential for a one-year extension, promises substantial business growth prospects in the utilities sector under a private utility regime.

## Notice

East Midlands Railway provides intercity and regional train services across the Midlands through to London. These are distinguished by 3 sub brands that reflect the region they serve and routes they operate: EMR Intercity operates from the Midlands (Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester) through to London St Pancras EMR Regional provides local services to towns and communities across England, including; Crewe, Matlock, Stoke-on-Trent, Peterborough, Grantham, Norwich and Skegness. EMR Connect operates between Corby and London St Pancras. The Luton Airport Express operates on this route with majority of airport passengers travelling from London St Pancras. EMR is looking for a supplier of short tern (up to 12 months) or repeat print and production requirements, including, but not limited to: * Annual station dressings (in-station advertising and branding). Typically annual updates to all EMR owned in-station advertising and branding with new designs promoting rail value messages, ticketing products, and marketing campaign amplification. EMR also takes these opportunities to enhance existing sites where possible - either in the way they are creatively displayed or the materials used and review potential new opportunities. * Promotional materials for commercial revenue activity, new business engagement, and retail equipment decals * Signage for operational initiatives or infrastructure upgrades * Promotional and customer comms posters and vinyls for on train * Corporate materials for internal communications and business events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063746-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2026 - 7 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,440,000 |
| Lots value | £1,440,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT UK EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4A 3AG |
| 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 | Castle Baynard |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063746-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063746-2026
  7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://eastmidlandsrailway.medius-s2c.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=2303&Culture=en-GB
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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