Award

129_24 Copier Paper

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2024 at 15:20

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Purchasing Body, ESPO, has awarded a contract for the supply of photocopier paper to various public bodies across the UK. The tender, titled "129_24 Copier Paper," falls under the goods category and consists of multiple lots offering different types of paper. The procurement method was an open procedure with a focus on quality criteria alongside price considerations. The award was given to multiple active suppliers for each lot, signing contracts just recently on February 15, 2024.

This tender by ESPO presents opportunities for suppliers of photocopier and printing papers to engage with public bodies for potential business growth. Businesses dealing with paper products, especially those tailored for copier use, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The framework agreement allows for the possibility of contract extensions, offering longer-term prospects for interested suppliers. Key dates indicated the tender period ending on November 27, 2023, leading to bid opening on the same day, allowing for bid validity for 120 days for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

129_24 Copier Paper

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of photocopier and printing papers (see also further details as captured for each Lot), including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper

The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card

The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for occasional ad-hoc delivery directly to ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box

The supply of budget/white box A4 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040fca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005254-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30197644 - Xerographic paper

30197645 - Card for printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ALPHAMSP

ANTALIS

ELLIOTT BAXTER

GISP

NUCO INTERNATIONAL

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS

SYLVAMO

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