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Provision of Print Services and Signage

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

Buyer Address: 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, UKF14, NG1 4FQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Dean Scaife

Contact Email: dean.scaife@ntu.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1158482921

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3083333.33 GBP
Gross: 3700000 GBP
Published
27 Oct 2025, 10:00
Deadline
28 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79820000 - Services related to printing
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University is seeking suppliers who can deliver a cost-effective and responsive print and signage service, drawing on sector knowledge to offer innovation, efficiency and value for money.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068419-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1a Signage and Wide Format

Lot Description: The University requires the appointed roster of Suppliers under Lot 1a to provide ad-hoc large format/signage design, build and installation. This shall incorporate the following services, but not limited to: banners, billboards and building signage, internal lettering and graphics, external directional and wayfinding signage, foamex temporary signs (aluminium signs; banners; nameplates for doors; directory signage; wayfinding; flush and projecting signs; external building signs; plaques; vehicle decals; health & safety/statutory signage). This lot focuses on bespoke and higher value signage and wide format orders, whereas Lot 1b focuses on repeat low value requirements, with faster lead times from order placement to installation on NTU campuses. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list.

Lot LOT-0001 Status: active

Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 1,250,000

Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 1,500,000

Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2029-02-12T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): NTU Strategic Commitments (Sustainability)

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Criteria

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Order Fulfilment Criteria

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Account Management Criteria

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Health and Safety Criteria

Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Offer

Lot Title: Lot 1b Reactive Signage

Lot Description: The University requires the appointed Supplier to undertaken the reactive signage services outside of core business operating hours, to avoid disruption causes on campus to staff and students. The bulk of the requirements under Lot 1b consist of low value repeat signage requirements, which we envisage most orders less than £1k. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list. The appointed Supplier must operate flexible working hours, including early mornings (pre 8am) , evenings, and weekends, to accommodate our operational needs. This shall include experience of accessing secured areas out‐of‐hours and ensuring all work is completed discreetly and professionally with minimal disturbance to building users. The appointed Supplier shall be provided with campus access card(s) and tour of campus to familiarise yourself with the layout of the campus, but it shall be the responsibility of the Supplier to ensure staff are fully aware of building location. Supplier must be capable of working independently, without the need to contact NTU staff, should any clarification be required on a job, this must be done ahead of the installation day.

Lot LOT-0002 Status: active

Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 166,666.67

Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 200,000

Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2029-02-12T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): NTU Strategic Commitments (Sustainability)

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Criteria

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Order Fulfilment Criteria

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Account Management Criteria

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Health and Safety Criteria

Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Offer

Lot Title: Lot 2 Print Services

Lot Description: The Supplier shall be able to provide a full range of printed materials, including operational and marketing print, with the capability to handle varying volumes and a wide range of formats using digital and lithographic print methods. Please see Schedule 4 for list of products list.

Lot LOT-0003 Status: active

Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 1,666,666.67

Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 2,000,000

Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2029-02-12T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): NTU Strategic Commitments (Sustainability)

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Criteria

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): 32%

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Account Management Criteria

Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Offer

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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