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Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps
Digital cartography equipment
Handicraft supplies
Packaging and related services
+6 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
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Tenderline Synopsis: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED: "Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps". Published status: unsuccessful. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | unsuccessful No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
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Coverage: 37 active published awards; 1 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusunsuccessful | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT | Last source update17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationDigital cartography equipment, Handicraft supplies, Packaging and related services, Paper for maps, Peripheral equipment, Printed matter and related products, Printing and related services, Publishing services, Specialty design services | ||
Delivery area UK | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04a694 | ||
What is being bought
Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals.
OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract.
The Ordnance Survey Consumer business unit is responsible for all retail products made available via an omni channel approach - direct to end customer and via retail/wholesale trade channels. Product categories include large format sheet mapping, customisable large format mapping (Custom Made), guidebooks and outdoor accessories.
OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps.
The supply of the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Paper Maps will be split into three Lots. These are:
- Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps
- Lot 2 - Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products
- Lot 3 - Lot 3 Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products
What changed
From the official release history
- tender value changed
17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT - Status changed to unsuccessful
17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT - Official notice release published
17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT - Published value updated to £25,074,000
7 Oct 2024, 21:31 BST - Status changed to active
7 Oct 2024, 21:31 BST - Official notice release published
7 Oct 2024, 21:31 BST - Submission deadline changed to 13 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
7 Oct 2024, 21:31 BST - Buyer information updated
7 Oct 2024, 21:31 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper MapscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe requirement for Lot 1 is for the Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for Ordnance Survey Core Series Paper Maps. OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Core Series Paper Maps. This includes dispatch to the OS warehouse provider for the onward distribution to trade customers and consumers. OS's consumer Core Series Paper Maps consist of six (6) product types along with two (2) Wall Maps. The Core Series Paper Maps are folded and cased (with cover) and known as: - OS Historical (2 titles) - OS Explorer (403 titles) - OS Landranger (204 titles) - OS Tour (8 titles) - OS Road (8 title) - OS Route (1 title) - OS Wall Map (6 titles) OS also offer a weatherproof map which is named an 'Active Map'. These maps are Core Series Paper Maps which are encapsulated.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 - Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated ProductscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe requirement for Lot 2 is for the Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products. OS are seeking a Supplier as a strategic partner to work with OS to develop a new OS paper maps product portfolio which is compatible with current and anticipated future print technology. The new product portfolio will be developed to ensure that the future products are commercially viable to produce whilst delivering product market fit. OS is looking to develop future product ranges that will enable production efficiencies and benefit from developments in print technology to create a sustainable business model and an agile product portfolio. OS has started to develop and test an initial new product line, that will require Supplier input to deliver this in the best, most cost-effective way possible. Whilst this will likely be the initial product to be worked on, OS has a requirement to work with a Supplier in the longer term to develop new product concepts. OS are seeking a supplier with broad printing, finishing and dispatch capabilities and capacity to allow for effective and agile product development. OS will be seeking support from the Supplier throughout the term of the contract to advise OS on the most appropriate print technology and finishing methods to ensure the development of attractive OS printed products that are commercially viable.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3- Lot 3 Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed ProductscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe requirement for Lot 3 is for the Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. Ordnance Survey produce and sell bespoke personalised maps in different formats by way of a map builder hosted on the OS web shop, known as OS Custom Made. There are eight product types on offer, with customers able to personalise location, map style and scale, title, cover image and frame colour (where relevant) and add a route overlay. The OS Custom Made range consists of the following: - Large Flat Map - Large Folded Map - Small Folded Map - Small Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Medium Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Canvas Unframed Map - Large Canvas Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) - Large Framed Map (Oak or Black Frame) OS are seeking a Supplier with the capabilities and capacity to allow for effective production of the OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products. This includes delivery direct to the Customer.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
17 Feb 2025, 18:12 GMT - Award unsuccessful
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Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Lot 2 - Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for New Ordnance Survey Paper Maps and Associated Products Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Lot 1 - Large Format Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Core Series Paper Maps Not published · Not published · unsuccessful Lot 3 Digital Printing, Finishing and Dispatch Services for OS Custom Made Paper Maps and Framed Products Not published · Not published · unsuccessful |
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ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contracting authority GB-COH-09121572Documents (0)
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