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Framework Agreement for Paper- Printing and Specialist

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2018 at 12:14

Award Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2017 at 16:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited (NWUPC) is in the process of establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for "Paper - Printing and Specialist" to serve its members, which include APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC. This procurement, classified under the goods category with a focus on photocopier and xerographic paper, has a minimum contract value of £22 million and an estimated total value of £44 million. The tender period concluded on 26 October 2017, while the resulting contract period commences on 1 January 2018 and runs until 12 December 2021. The procurement method adopted for this opportunity is an open procedure, designed to attract competitive bids from a variety of suppliers across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, as well as various specialised printing products. Companies that are particularly well-suited to participate include large suppliers and SMEs focused on commercial printing and office environments. Given the substantial scope for order diversity, from small quantities of specialist papers to larger bulk orders, both established printing agencies and smaller enterprises capable of meeting specific needs could thrive by engaging with this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Paper- Printing and Specialist

Notice Description

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC for Paper - Printing and Specialist. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ The Framework Agreement for Paper - Printing and Specialist includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers. This list is not exhaustive. These products will be utilised in the following areas; commercial printing units and office environments. This Framework is not intended to fulfil desktop paper requirements, as this is covered by the Office Supplies Agreement. However, specialist papers are expected to be purchased in smaller quantities rather than pallets. Additional information: Please see attachment- In-tend user guide to register and access documentation on the NWUPC In-Tend tendering portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48ffe14-01ba-4f32-86ed-3c567a972f64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Antalis Ltd

CPP Trading Group Ltd

Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd

Premier Paper Group Ltd

OSOON HOME LTD

WL Coller Ltd

Paper 4 Print

Further Information

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