The job is expected to go to either De La Rue, the existing maker of BoE notes, or Innovia, which manufactures most of the polymer notes currently in circulation around the world.
The notes will continue to be produced at the Bank's ultra-secure plant in Debden, Essex, although subcontracted to a private company, likely to be either De La Rue, the existing maker, or Innovia, which manufactures most of the polymer notes currently in circulation across the world.
Existing "maker" scenarios mainly take place in informal settings and aim at extracurricular activities.
Our espresso coffee makers will compete with the existing espresso makers on the market today.
Existing smell makers create about 100 different aromas by opening scent-storage cartridges in various combinations.
The government's huge fiscal stimulus, in 2008-09, triggered a construction boom which encouraged existing Chinese makers to expand, and dozens of new firms to enter the market.
"In particular, the wind-down of the supply base following the manufacturing exit of the three existing car makers, and the critical production mass they represent, is insurmountable," the statement said.
It might be difficult to persuade many people to download a new browser or other software just to gain access to Maelstrom technology, or existing browser makers to adopt it themselves.
Apple plans to partner with existing car makers instead — think more like Android and less like the iPhone.
