Tender

Office, Computer and Library Supplies

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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18 Mar 2019 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting an open tender (OFF 3068NW) for establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for Office, Computer and Library Supplies. The procurement process is categorised under goods, with a significant value of £100 million. The tender was published on 18th March 2019 and is set to conclude its submission period by 17th May 2019. The intended contract period will commence on 1st August 2019, lasting for an initial 24 months, with possible extensions extending to July 2023. This procurement is applicable across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the office supply, computing, and library sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in printed materials, computer supplies, and office equipment would be ideally suited to compete in this procurement process. As the framework agreement is split into three lots, companies can target specific areas of expertise, enhancing their chances of success in securing a spot within this lucrative agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office, Computer and Library Supplies

Notice Description

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC for Office, Computer and Library Supplies. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2019 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2022 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2023 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Office, Computer and Library Supplies Lot 2 - Computer Supplies Lot 3 - Library Supplies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80313279-3cc1-4e88-be9c-776e4dce377a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22600000 - Ink

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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