Ministry of Defence Digital Print Hire RFI
Summary
The Ministry of Defence Navy Graphics unit published a Request for Information (RFI) for digital print and finishing equipment hire services. The procurement (Reference: tender_526280/1565921) addresses end-of-life equipment issues at the Whale Island facility in Portsmouth. Responses are sought by 21 April 2026.
What changed
Navy Graphics within the MOD has issued an early engagement notice seeking interest from suppliers for high-volume digital print and finishing equipment hire. The current equipment is approaching end of life, causing increased downtime, reduced productivity, and limitations in meeting modern production standards. The RFI reference is tender_526280/1565921 and the closing date for responses is 21 April 2026.
Suppliers interested in providing digital print equipment hire services to the MOD should review the attached RFI document and submit responses per the instructions provided. The contract is indicated as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Contact navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk for additional information.
What to do next
- Review the attached RFI document for detailed requirements
- Submit supplier interest response by the closing date of 21 April 2026
- Contact navycomrcl-rfi@mod.gov.uk for clarification on specifications if needed
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 7 April 2026
Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.
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Contract summary
Industry
- Office-type offset printing machinery - 30122000
- Printing machinery - 42991200
Location of contract
PO2 8BY
Procurement reference
tender_526280/1565921
Published date
7 April 2026
Closing date
21 April 2026
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
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How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
WHALE ISLAND
PORTSMOUTH
PO2 8BY
England
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