Print & Signage Framework 2026
Carmarthenshire County Council · Local authority
In brief
Carmarthenshire County Council awarded printing and marketing work to Allen's Printers, Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions and Chetham House Ltd T/A SF Taylor and 16 others on 3 June 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,600,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 7 April 2026.
It is split into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital and Litho Print 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversLot 1 to include provision of Business Cards / Flyers / Certificates, Posters / Letterheads /Compliment Slips / Leaflets / Booklets - includes folding and bespoke sizes | Printing | £1 |
| Printed Envelopes 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversLot 2 includes the provision of printed envelopes C5 / C4 / DL Size, with printed Insignia and return address | Office supplies and equipment | £1 |
| Promotional items 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversThis Lot includes Pens / Mugs / Lanyards / Umbrellas | Marketing and communications, Printing, Uniforms, clothing and PPE | £1 |
| NCR Sets 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversThis lot includes NCR sets with variable data, sequential numbering and perforation options | Printing | £1 |
| Vehicle Graphics 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversThis lot is for vehicle graphics including basic cut vinyl lettering / printed logos / partial wraps / full vehicle wraps | Printing | £1 |
| Large Format and Signage 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2029 What this lot coversThis lot includes Large Format & Signage, banners / exhibition displays / vinyl graphics /internal and external sign panels / post mounted signs / sign trays / built up Letters | Printing, Furniture | £1 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen's Printers (SME) Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions (SME) Chetham House Ltd T/A SF Taylor (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Lexon (Holdings) Limited (SME) Brynmor Digital Ltd (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Just Print Digital Ltd (SME) 12 bids received | Digital and Litho Print | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
| Allen's Printers (SME) Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions (SME) Mail Solutions (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Lexon (Holdings) Limited (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Blue Sky Enterprises Limited (SME) Zenith Print and Packaging Limited (SME) 8 bids received | Printed Envelopes | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
| Allwag Promotions Limited (SME) Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions (SME) Chetham House Ltd T/A SF Taylor (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Lexon (Holdings) Limited (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Get Yourself Noticed Limited (SME) Monddi Dimond Press Ltd (SME) 9 bids received | Promotional items | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
| Allen's Printers (SME) Harlow Printing Limited T/A Harlow Solutions (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Lexon (Holdings) Limited (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Blue Sky Enterprises Limited (SME) Zenith Print and Packaging Limited (SME) Monddi Dimond Press Ltd (SME) 9 bids received | NCR Sets | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
| MOBAD Solutions Limited (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Just Print Digital Ltd (SME) Emerge Advertising Limited (SME) C&M Window Tinting Specialist Limited (SME) Montroyal Limited (Signs Express Swansea) (SME) 7 bids received | Vehicle Graphics | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
| MOBAD Solutions Limited (SME) Harcourt Colourprint Ltd (SME) Lexon (Holdings) Limited (SME) Trustmark Design and Print Limited (SME) Just Print Digital Ltd (SME) Emerge Advertising Limited (SME) C&M Window Tinting Specialist Limited (SME) ACT Reprographics (SME) 12 bids received | Large Format and Signage | £1,600,000 | Awarded 21 May 2026 3 June 2026 to 2 June 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 060984-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 047035-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 052828-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
93Awards
52Suppliers it has used most for printing
- ACT Reprographics1 contract
- Allen's Printers1 contract
- Allwag Promotions Limited1 contract
- Blue Sky Enterprises Limited1 contract
- Brynmor Digital Ltd1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open printing tenders- £4.3mframework ceiling
- £275kestimated
- £1.2mestimated
From notice 060984-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 September 2025, last updated 4 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.