Buyer Name: Ards and North Down Borough Council
Buyer Address: City Hall, The Castle, Bangor, UKN09, BT20 4BT, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk
ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
505000.0 GBP
Gross: 606000 GBP
505000.0 GBP
Gross: 606000 GBP
Published
05 Jan 2026, 15:21
05 Jan 2026, 15:21
Deadline
02 Feb 2026, 12:00
02 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
goods
goods
CPV
22120000 - Publications
22120000 - Publications
Region
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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.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000391-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lithographic Print
Lot Description: The Council has a wide and varied range of lithographic print requirements. These include, but are not limited to, booklets, newsletters, letterhead, folders and business cards. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 325,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 390,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (40%)
Lot Title: 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears
Lot Description: The Council requires 48 sheet production billboards, Adshel 6 sheet production and solus rears. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 30,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 36,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (40%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (50%)
Lot Title: Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners
Lot Description: The Council requires pull up stands, PVC Banners and A1 Posters on paper, corrugated plastic and PVC foam board. Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the requirement for this Lot.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 150,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-04-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Customer Service (40%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability (10%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (50%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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