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title: "Print Production Equipment & Associated Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0783bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Liverpool City Council"
published: "2026-10-08"
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# Print Production Equipment & Associated Licenses

Buyer: Liverpool City Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0783bb

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council procured print production equipment, associated software licences and printing services for its internal Printroom. The service covers printing and mailing statutory and non-statutory correspondence for residents and partners, as well as internal media and marketing materials commissioned by council directorates, including posters, banners, postcards and display materials. The wider requirement is to support departmental printing across five devices, combining equipment and software with a single provider for the service elements. Delivery is for the Council in Liverpool. This is a print production and related services requirement, including equipment and printed materials.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Canon (UK) Ltd through a direct award without a prior competition, using a compliant framework. The Council’s rationale was to retain two existing devices and consolidate service provision across five devices with one supplier. The contract is active and was signed on 22 September 2026, at an awarded value of £600,000. The stated term is three years, with options to extend by one year at a time for up to two further years. The sole lot was marked cancelled, although the award and contract are recorded as active; the award data names Canon as the selected supplier. Price was the stated award criterion.

For suppliers competing when Liverpool City Council next considers this requirement, the award indicates demand for an integrated printroom solution rather than equipment alone: dependable production printers, software and licences, and a provider able to manage printing and mailing across multiple devices. Credible suppliers would need to support high-performance, reliable and energy-efficient equipment, with maintenance and vendor support to reduce downtime. The Council’s stated requirements also point to secure printing, digital workflows and integration with document management, print queues, imposition and cloud solutions, alongside finishing, automated job tickets, monitoring and analytics. Cost control, operational efficiency, scalability and environmental performance matter, including reduced energy use and waste and support for recycled materials. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate social value. Canon’s selection followed a direct award under a compliant framework, so experience supplying through relevant frameworks may be pertinent.‌

## Notice

3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments (3+1+1)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service includes the printing and mailing of statutory and non-statutory correspondence to residents and partners plus internal media and marketing requirements such as promotional posters, banners, postcards, internal and external display material commissioned by the Directorates.

### Procurement Information

The decision for a direct award with Canon UK for print production equipment and software under a compliant framework, provides the most advantageous tender award for this procurement allowing the Council to retain two current devices and have a single provider provide the service elements of the contract across all five devices. The direct award will secure a robust, cost-effective contract that enables the Council's internal Printroom to continue meeting departmental printing needs, and provide value for money. This is also an opportunity to introduce innovative digital solutions, supporting Pillar 6 of the Council Plan. Key deliverables from the procurement are: Modern, reliable equipment with high-performance printers that meet current and future departmental needs, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly models. Cost-Effectiveness: Competitive pricing and savings compared to existing arrangements or outsourcing. Improved Functionality and Innovation: Advanced features (secure printing, digital workflows). Integration with document management, print queues, print imposition and cloud solutions. Operational Efficiency: Faster print speeds and reduced downtime. Online print finishing, automatic job tickets. Monitoring and reporting tools and printer analytics. Sustainability Goals: Reduced energy consumption and waste. Support for recycled materials and eco-friendly practices. Futureproofing: Scalable solutions to adapt to changing demand and commercialisation opportunities. Vendor support and maintenance agreements. Social Value: The supplier to generate positive outcomes for society, the economy, and the environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095197-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Liverpool City Council |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Canon (UK) Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095197-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://liverpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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