Scope
Procurement reference
C009/2026/2027
Procurement description
The Welsh Government are delivering a framework agreement for Print Services on an All Wales basis.
The framework will be used by Welsh Government departments, with individual jobs managed through Welsh Government's central Print Team.
The Framework agreement will be split into 3 Lots covering the following range of requirements.
Lot 1: All Wales Commercial High Volume Print
Lot 2: All Wales Commercial Medium to Low Volume Print
Lot 3: All Wales Specialist Print and Finishing
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
3500000.00 GBP to 3150000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
12 October 2026, 00:00AM to 11 October 2030, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 3 lots
Commercial High Volume Print
Lot number: 1
Description
This Lot will have up to a maximum of 8 Suppliers. The eight top scoring bidders will be awarded a place on the framework.
This Lot is for customers who have a requirement to deal directly with a print manufacturer for high volume print, (e.g. runs in excess of 40,000 for 8pp A4/16pp A5 etc,) for a range of print services that may include, but not be limited to brochures, catalogues, marketing literature, and reports etc.
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Lot value (estimated)
850000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1020000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
12 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
11 October 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers bidding for the Welsh Government Print Framework are required to submit a separate and complete tender response for each individual lot they wish to be considered for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, and bidders must ensure that their submission fully addresses the requirements specific to that lot. A single bid submitted across multiple lots will not be accepted as covering all lots; therefore, suppliers must clearly identify and submit distinct responses for each lot they intend to bid for.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions will be outlined in the contact specification
Conditions of participation
Technical conditions of participation will be outlined in the contract specification
Commercial Medium to Low Volume Print
Lot number: 2
Description
This Lot will have up to a maximum of 10 Suppliers. The ten top scoring will be successful in being added to the framework.
This Lot is for customers who have a requirement to deal direct with a print manufacturer for a range of print services of medium to low print runs (e.g. runs for 5,000 up to 40,000 of 16pp A4 /32pp A5 etc). Also Small to Medium sheet fed offset for medium runs (e.g. for 500 A4 up to 5000 8pp A4/16pp A5 etc) that may include, but not be limited to marketing literature, reports, brochures, information booklets, stationery, folders, NCR sets / pads, etc.
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Lot value (estimated)
1150000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1380000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
12 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
11 October 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers bidding for the Welsh Government Print Framework are required to submit a separate and complete tender response for each individual lot they wish to be considered for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, and bidders must ensure that their submission fully addresses the requirements specific to that lot. A single bid submitted across multiple lots will not be accepted as covering all lots; therefore, suppliers must clearly identify and submit distinct responses for each lot they intend to bid for.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Legal and financial conditions of participation will be set in the contract specification up on release.
Conditions of participation
Technical conditions of participation will be set out in the contract specification up on release.
Specialist Print and Finishing
Lot number: 3
Description
This Lot will have up to a maximum of 8 Suppliers. The eight top scoring will be successful in being added to the framework.
This Lot is for customers who have a requirement to deal direct with a print manufacturer for Specialist Print and Finishing. This may include items such as: -promotional print items; vinyl printing; intricate gluing; hand finishing; in-line finishing; complex folding; sample bags, or any other specialist items that the customers may require.
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
Lot value (estimated)
1150000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
1380000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
12 October 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
11 October 2030, 23:59PM
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
Suppliers bidding for the Welsh Government Print Framework are required to submit a separate and complete tender response for each individual lot they wish to be considered for. Each lot will be evaluated independently, and bidders must ensure that their submission fully addresses the requirements specific to that lot. A single bid submitted across multiple lots will not be accepted as covering all lots; therefore, suppliers must clearly identify and submit distinct responses for each lot they intend to bid for.
Participation
Conditions of participation
Legal and financial conditions of participation to be outlined in the contract specification up on release.
Conditions of participation
Technical conditions of participation to be outlined in the contract specification up on release.