Award

280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products

ESPO

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Award

06 Jan 2025 at 14:48

Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO has successfully completed the tendering process for the procurement of laminating pouches and binding products under the framework agreement titled "280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products." This procurement falls under the CPV classification for lamination accessories and pertains to goods. The process involved multiple lots, including laminating pouches, laminating film rolls, laminating sundries, and comb binding consumables, all for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester, UK. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 26th November 2024, with various suppliers being awarded contracts. The tender utilized an open procedure and was compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement is categorized under the goods industry and offers opportunities through ESPO's distribution network.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the office supplies and lamination accessory sectors. SMEs like GILMEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, TEXET SALES LIMITED, and TIGER STATIONERY LIMITED have been awarded contracts, highlighting the accessibility for smaller enterprises. The framework agreement's structure, with options for extensions up to 33 months and substantial contract values (e.g., £1.8 million for laminating pouches), provides a stable and ongoing business opportunity. Businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of binding and laminating products, particularly those that can handle bulk deliveries and direct customer distribution, are well-suited to compete and benefit from engagements with ESPO.

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Notice Title

280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of laminating pouches and binding products to the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Laminating Pouches

The supply of laminating pouches for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Laminating Film Rolls

The supply of laminating film rolls, for stock delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 3 - Laminating Sundries

The supply of card carriers, teflon laminate protectors and clear laminating ID badges for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 4 - Comb Binding Consumables

The supply of comb binding consumables, for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04986b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000209-2025
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
Large, 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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

18923000 - Pouches and wallets

30192000 - Office supplies

37411140 - Bindings

42994220 - Lamination accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,040,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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
6
Supplier Names

ACCO

DAVILEX GROUP

FELLOWES

GILMEX INTERNATIONAL

TEXET SALES

TIGER STATIONERY

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