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NEPO425 - Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2023 at 10:26

Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2023 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Planning

13 Jan 2023 at 11:47

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has completed a procurement process for the establishment of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper for use by contracting authorities in the UK. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Antalis Ltd, Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd, and Premier Paper Group Ltd. The contract was signed on 27th July 2023, with a total value of £12,000,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the paper industry to supply Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper to various public contracting authorities. The contract covers goods under the Printing Paper category. Businesses dealing with paper products, especially those capable of meeting the award criteria related to quality, social value, and total basket cost, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was carried out by NEPO, a central purchasing body in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO425 - Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Volume Cut Sized Paper and Production Specialist Paper for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

Lot Information

Production/Specialist Paper

The Lot will consist of a maximum of three Suppliers who are able to provide Production/Specialist Paper products. Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Options: 1 x 12 Month extension is available. The extension is included within the overall term of the Framework Agreement (48 months total).

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be subject to a renewal following its conclusion.

Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper

The Lot will consist of a maximum of three Suppliers who are able to provide Volume Cut Sized Paper products. Tenderers will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria contained within the invitation to tender documents. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof.

Options: 1 x 12 Month extension is available. The extension is included within the overall term of the Framework Agreement (48 months total).

Renewal: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will be subject to renewal following its conclusion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025413-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

22990000 - Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes

30197610 - Composite paper and paperboard

30197620 - Writing paper

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197644 - Xerographic paper

30199100 - Carbon paper, self-copy paper, paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper

30199110 - Carbon paper

30199120 - Self-copy paper

30199130 - Carbonless paper

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper

30199320 - Embossed or perforated writing paper

30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper

30199410 - Self-adhesive paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
27 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This Framework Agreement may be subject to renewal following its conclusion. The earliest this Framework will be renewed is 36 Months from its award.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Antalis Ltd

Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Further Information

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