--- title: "Print and Mail Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-27" --- # Print and Mail Services Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d3e5.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for print and mail services across its entire estate. This exercise, set within the services industry category, and specifically relating to printed matter and postal telecommunications services, is being undertaken through a soft market test to better understand market capabilities and innovations. Situated in the Bristol region within the United Kingdom, the engagement invites market responses by the 24th of August, 2026. While this is not a commitment to purchase and does not guarantee future business, the project's aim is to assess market options before deciding on whether a formal procurement should follow. The contract, if later formed, is scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2028 and end by the 31st of March 2033. Businesses involved in managed print solutions, including multi-functional devices, and inbound or outbound mail services, will find this an exciting opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions to a significant buyer in the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in particular are encouraged to participate, as the procurement plans expressly accommodate SME suitability. This engagement could provide insights into the requirements and expectations of public authorities like Bristol City Council, helping businesses tailor their offerings for future procurement opportunities and expand their footprint in public sector contracts. ## Notice Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market test to explore the range of systems available to undertake our print and mail services in a range of buildings across our entire estate. This exercise will help us understand market capabilities and innovations We are interested in a solution that could comprise any of the following: Managed Print [Multi-functional devices - MFDs] Inbound Mail Outbound Mail This is not a commitment to purchase or an invitation to tender. Participation will not guarantee future business, and responses will be used for information gathering purposes only. If a formal procurement process follows, it will be advertised through the usual public procurement channels, so the market is notified. Responses will be reviewed to help Bristol City Council assess market options and determine whether a formal procurement process should follow. In order to access the documents, please click on the link:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ### Planning Information Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market test to explore the range of systems available to undertake our print and mail services in a range of buildings across our entire estate. This is not a commitment to purchase or an invitation to tender. Participation will not guarantee future business, and responses will be used for information gathering purposes only. If a formal procurement process follows, it will be advertised through the usual public procurement channels, so the market is notified. Responses will be reviewed to help Bristol City Council assess market options and determine whether a formal procurement process should follow. For clarification questions, please use the ProContract e-tendering portal. We are not developing a solution through negotiation or dialogue and any clarifications questions submitted by respondents through the portal should be limited to clarifying the wording or meaning of questions and/or appended documents. In order to access the documents, please click on the link:- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070596-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 | | 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2026 at 08:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070596-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070596-2026 27th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bristol.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - 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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