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Digital Printer(s) & Booklet Maker Hire – Navy Graphics Capability Update

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy office supplies work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

The contract runs for 2 days, starting 30 April 2026.

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.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 88 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Navy Graphics currently operates high volume digital print and finishing equipment that is approaching end of life/contract, resulting in increased downtime, reduced productivity, and limitations in meeting modern production standards. The existing devices no longer provide the level of reliability, media flexibility, or workflow integration required to support the expanding output needs of Navy Command.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 031289-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

Procurements

604

Awards

340

Suppliers it has used most for office supplies

  1. TWBC - Payment Kiosk

    Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilSouth EastOffice supplies and equipment, IT services and software

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated

From notice 031289-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.