ANDBC Tender for the Provision of Printing Services
Ards and North Down Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Ards and North Down Borough Council awarded printing work to G.P.S. Colour Graphics Limited and Northside Graphics on 15 May 2026.
The notice gives a value of £505,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.
It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lithographic Print 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThe 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. | Printing | £325,000 |
| 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThe 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. | Printing | £30,000 |
| Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028 What this lot coversThe 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. | Printing | £150,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.P.S. Colour Graphics Limited (SME) 2 bids received | Lithographic Print | £325,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028 |
| Northside Graphics (SME) 2 bids received | 48 Sheet Production Billboards, Adshel and Solus Rears | £30,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028 |
| Northside Graphics (SME) 9 bids received | Pull Up Stands, A1 Posters (Paper, Corrugated Plastic and PVC Foam Board) and PVC Banners | £150,000 | Awarded 1 May 2026 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 000391-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 040378-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 049522-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
20Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for printing
- G.P.S. Colour Graphics Limited1 contract
- Lighthouse N.i. Ltd1 contract
- Northside Graphics1 contract
From notice 000391-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 January 2026, last updated 27 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.