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22_24 Packaging Materials and the Supply and Collection of Pallets

ESPO

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Award

06 Jan 2025 at 14:21

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a regional authority based in Leicester (UKF22), has completed a procurement process to establish a framework for the provision of packaging materials and the supply and collection of pallets. The procurement, titled "22_24 Packaging Materials and the Supply and Collection of Pallets," falls under the CPV category for boxes and is classified as a goods contract. This initiative aims to provide a variety of packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard cartons, adhesive labels, and pallet wrap. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracts were awarded on 19 November 2024, with an overall estimated value of £2,000,000. This framework was inclusive of various lots, specifically focusing on corrugated cardboard, adhesive labels, plastic packaging materials, and pallets, with the option to extend the agreement for up to two additional years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the packaging and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in materials like cardboard, adhesives, and plastic wraps. ESPO has engaged multiple suppliers, including SMEs, reflecting a broad supplier participation. Companies capable of supplying branded and non-branded packaging solutions, as well as offering collection services for damaged pallets, would find this tender beneficial for growth. The diverse set of items required and substantial contract values suggest potential for long-term business relationships and stability for reliable suppliers. Interested parties should have a strong focus on quality and cost efficiency, as the award criteria heavily weighed these factors.

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Notice Title

22_24 Packaging Materials and the Supply and Collection of Pallets

Notice Description

ESPO has undertaken a procurement process to appoint a number of suppliers to facilitate the purchase of packaging materials and the supply and collection of pallets for use by ESPO. The framework will include, but may not be limited to, the supply of corrugated cardboard cartons, cardboard trays, adhesive labels, packaging tape, tape dispensers, pallet wrap, bubble wrap, machine strapping coil, polythene bags, bailing twine, document wallets, board liner, wrapping paper and pallets.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Corrugated Cardboard (Cartons)

The supply of ESPO branded and non-branded corrugated cardboard cartons and trays for use by ESPO.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Adhesive Labels

The supply of branded and non-branded adhesive labels, packaging tape and tape dispensers, for use by ESPO.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Plastic and Other Packaging Materials

The supply of pallet wrap, bubble wrap, machine strapping coil, polythene bags, bailing twine, document wallets, board liner, wrapping paper for use by ESPO.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Supply of Pallets and the Collection of Surplus or Damaged Pallets

The supply of branded and non-branded pallets for use by ESPO and the collection of surplus or damaged pallets.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000201-2025
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

18933000 - Mail or parcel bags

30192800 - Self-adhesive labels

30199760 - Labels

44143000 - Pallets

44424200 - Adhesive tape

44617000 - Boxes

44617100 - Cartons

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 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
Food, Communities and Technology 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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADRIAN DALE PALLETS

ALLPACK PACKAGING

COLTON PACKAGING

PRIORY BUSINESS GROUP

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