Tender

280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products

ESPO

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Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Espos, is seeking suppliers for the framework titled "280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products," classified under the industry category of Pouches and Wallets, with additional classifications including Office Supplies, Bindings, and Lamination Accessories. The procurement process follows an open procedure above the threshold and covers the locations within the United Kingdom. This tender is currently at the award stage, with a complete status posted on 6th January 2025. Relevant key dates included the tender period ending on 7th October 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st January 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The overall estimated value of the contract is £2,080,000 GBP, with an option for a 33-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those involved in supplying office supplies and related products, to grow and expand their market reach. Companies that specialise in laminating pouches, laminating film rolls, sundries, and comb binding consumables are especially suited to compete. The framework agreement stipulates contract monitoring requirements to ensure the financial stability of suppliers, including bi-annual reviews and potential parent company guarantees for higher-risk tenders. Large-scale suppliers such as ACCO UK LIMITED, FELLOWES LTD, and smaller SMEs like DAVILEX GROUP LIMITED have already been awarded contracts, indicating both diversity and opportunity within this tender framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of laminating pouches and binding products to the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers. Lot 1 - Laminating pouches Lot 2 - Laminating Film Rolls Lot 3 - Laminating Sundries Lot 4 - Comb Binding Consumables The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. Contract monitoring: Buyer to monitor CreditSafe rating; bi-annual review meetings. Where the Credit Reference Agency assigns the Tenderer a score indicating higher than moderate financial risk, ESPO will give further consideration to the financial information and financial stability of the Tenderer. Suppliers will be required to have positive net assets / shareholder funds. If a Tenderer fails to pass the financial assessment and is part of a larger group, provided that the group accounts are provided to ESPO on request and these pass the financial test, a parent company guarantee may be acceptable provided the Tenderer is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary within the group. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '280_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-822bff8a-b95f-4e1c-901b-d7a13ecae4ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836d3865-e084-4dc6-92bc-c89d02ab495d
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

18923000 - Pouches and wallets

30192000 - Office supplies

37411140 - Bindings

42994220 - Lamination accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
ESPO
Contact Name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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