Award

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 08:44

Award

29 Jul 2022 at 14:18

Tender

09 Dec 2021 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process titled "Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically "Printing paper", and targets suppliers capable of delivering a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, and electronic submissions are encouraged. The tender comprises several lots, including A3 and A4 coloured copier paper, carbonless paper, and wide format media, with a contract period of 1,080 days and an optional 12-month extension. All delivery locations are within the UKM72 region, and the tender submission deadline is set for 20th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised papers and media. It is particularly suited for suppliers who offer quality and competitively priced digital paper solutions. With award criteria favouring both quality and price (weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively), businesses with strong product offerings at competitive prices are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand into public sector contracts could find participating in this tender beneficial, given Fife Council’s role as an influential regional authority and its commitment to community benefits. The electronic-based procurement method streamlines participation for tech-savvy businesses ready to leverage digital processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

Notice Description

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Lot Information

A3 and A4 coloured copier paper and SRA3 digital paper

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Carbonless Paper

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Wide Format Media

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ff31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085628-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

30197630 - Printing paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30199130 - Carbonless paper

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper

30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper

30199410 - Self-adhesive paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Winter 2029 unless the extension period is utilised.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Juliet Hall
Contact Email
aaron.muir@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLYDE PAPER & PRINT

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

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