Multi Party Framework for Marketing Printing Services.

Descriptions

Merseytravel is the public transport executive & authority in Merseyside. We communicate with our customers and stakeholders with various printed materials, including small flyers, complex folded items and large format posters as well as a wide variety of other printed matter. We have divided this print requirement into two categories:1. Short to medium run litho, 1-5 colours up to sheet size B2;2. Longer run litho, 1-5 colours up to sheet size B1.We are seeking to set up print framework agreements with approved suppliers for each of the above categories. In addition to the work covered by these two categories, there is the occasional need for other kinds of print, such as short run digital, screen process, security, specialist forms, flexo and web offset. Existing contracts that are already in place for the provision of printed timetables, may fall within these frameworks as those contracts expire. Definition of supplier categories with sample specifications.Category1: Short to Medium run litho 1-5 colours up to sheet size B2.Typical specs: Timetable Card, size flat 54 x 340 mm. Printed black and pantone yellow both sides on 220 gsm evolution satin silk art board, trim to size, crease and fold once to 54 x 170 mm, then one more parallel fold to finished size 53 x 85 mm. Pack in cartons and deliver to Merseyside. Quantity 30,000 copies.A5 flyer printed 4 colour process plus matt sealer both sides on 150gsm evolution satin, trim, pack in cartons and deliver to Merseyside. Quantity 10,000 copies.This category would also include advertising & information leaflets, flyers and brochures.Category 2: Long run litho, 1-5 colours up to sheet size B1.Typical specs: Newspaper insert, size : 230 x 170 mm portrait 4 page, printed 4 colour process throughout on 150 gsm white recycled Silk art paper, trim & fold once to size, box and deliver. 353,500 copies.Poster size 1012 x 633 mm printed 4 colour process using light fast inks one side only on 170 gsm evolution satin, trim to size, pack and deliver to 3 addresses in Liverpool. Quantity 225 copies.This category would also include longer runs of leaflets, flyers and brochures.