ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£505k
Suppliers
3
Lots
3
Published
01 May 2026
Description
Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of printing services. The tender is split into 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Lithographic Print, Lot 2 - 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears, Lot 3 - Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for further details of this requirement.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ff83
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2028Possible extension to 30 Apr 2031
The Contract start date is anticipated to be 1 May 2026 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option of 3x 1 year extension periods, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement by both parties.
- CPV classifications
- 22120000221400002215000022160000798000007981000079820000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | The quality criteria for Lot 1 includes the following sub-criteria (and associated weightings). a) Plant and Equipment 5%, b) Contract management and contingency arrangements 10%, c) Procedures for ensuring and maintaining quality 15% , d) Procedures for proofing print jobs 5%, e) Typical production workflow 5% f) Management information 5% g) Sustainability 15%. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the criterion including each sub-criteria. | quality | 60.00% |
| Cost | Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the cost criterion. | cost | 40.00% |
| Customer Service | Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion. | quality | 40.00% |
| Sustainability | Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion. | quality | 10.00% |
| Cost | Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion. | cost | 50.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
a. Insurances and b. Economic and Financial Standing. Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation.
a. Minimum Standards of Experience, b. Supply and Resource Availability and c. FSC/PEFC Accreditation. Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation.
a. Insurances. Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation.
a. Minimum Standards of Experience and b. Supply and Resource Availability. Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation.
a. Minimum Standards of Experience, b. Supply and Resource Availability and c. Compliance with Specification (Materials). Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£325k
Award date
30 Apr 2026
Contract start
13 May 2026
Contract end
13 May 2028
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lithographic Print | £325k | complete |
| 2 | 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears | £30k | complete |
| 3 | Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners | £150k | complete |