Tender

HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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29 Jun 2021 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council - Resources is currently seeking contractors for the "HCC 06/21 - Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper". This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically in the printing paper industry. The tender is at the award stage, with a contract period starting from 11th October 2021 and ending on 10th October 2022, although there is an option to extend for up to three additional years. The estimated total value of the agreement is £7,600,000. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender was 24th May 2022.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the paper supply industry, including manufacturers and wholesalers of printing and photocopying papers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages participation from qualified contractors without guaranteeing exclusivity or volume. The flexible nature of the procurement allows for multiple suppliers, creating a competitive environment that can drive growth for businesses capable of fulfilling the requirements of the various lots specified in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

Notice Description

THIS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT HAS BEEN AWARDED: The successful supplier for Lots 1 , 2 and 3 was Premier Paper Group Ltd The successful suppliers for Lots 4 was Premier Paper Group Ltd, Nuco International Ltd, Ricoh UK Ltd, Springfield Business Papers Ltd and West Country Group Hertfordshire County Council 'The Council'- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card (A4 and A3) and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper. (hereinafter referred to as 'Goods') and is seeking suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A comprehensive list of the Goods required is given in the Specification attached to this project. The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of the Contracting Authority. There may be a requirement for orders placed by the contracting authority to be delivered directly to the end user, to various locations throughout mainland UK. The Goods required under this Framework Agreement have been split into the following Lots: LOT 1 - PHOTOCOPYING/PRINTER PAPERS LOT 2 - 80 GSM TINTS (PASTELS, MID, DEEP and NEON) LOT 3 - 160 GSM TINTS (PASTELS, MID & DEEP) + WHITE LOT 4 - WHITEBOX/GENERIC BRAND COPIER PAPER The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is PS7,600,000 and is for the core period inclusive of the approximate value for extensions. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of one (1) year, with the option to extend this up to three (3) further years, year on year. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other Suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Please note that the contract start date detailed above is incorrect, due to technical issues. Please be advised that the actual start date is 11th October 2021. As of 19/05/2022 no orders have been placed via this Framework. Additional information: Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb5a46c-21e8-4a0d-9622-ff198daa2943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41a06524-052e-4776-bef5-110780da33ec
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2022 - 10 Oct 2022 1-6 months
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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Additional Buyers

HCC - RESOURCES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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