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61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Jan 2025 at 11:00

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17 Sep 2024 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, a regional or local authority based in Leicester, has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of writing instruments under the title "61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments." The procurement covers goods classified under CPV code 39292400 and is intended for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. The contract, signed on 10 January 2025, involves two lots: Lot 1 for ESPO smartbuy branded writing instruments, valued at £4,000,000, and Lot 2 for various writing instrument ranges, valued at £20,000,000. The contracts were awarded to HAINENKO LIMITED for Lot 1 and multiple suppliers, including BIC U.K. LIMITED and others, for Lot 2. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and involved an initial tender period closing on 17 October 2024.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the writing instrument sector. Suppliers of ballpoint pens, fibre pens, felt-tipped pens, markers, and other writing instruments are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for potential business growth, with an option to extend the contract for an additional 33 months, providing long-term collaboration prospects. Both SMEs and larger companies like HAINENKO LIMITED, BIC U.K. LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, and others have successfully secured contracts, demonstrating the procurement's inclusivity and potential to support diverse business scales. This tender offers a significant commercial opportunity with a total estimated value of £24,000,000 for suppliers providing high-quality writing instruments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

Notice Description

Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy branded Writing Instruments

Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

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 - Writing Instrument Ranges

Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049b8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002342-2025
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

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

30192121 - Ballpoint pens

30192122 - Fountain pens

30192123 - Fibre pens

30192124 - Felt-tipped pens

30192125 - Markers

30192126 - Technical pens

37822000 - Drawing pens

39292400 - Writing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
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
17
Supplier Names

BIC U.K. LIMITED

DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED

EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTD

EDDING (U.K.) LIMITED

GEM IMPORTS LIMITED

HAINENKO LIMITED

HELIX TRADING LIMITED

LUXOR UK LIMITED

MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO. U.K. LTD

NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED

PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED

R. TALENS UK LIMITED

SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD

STABILO INTERNATIONAL GMBH

STAEDTLER (U.K.) LIMITED

THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (U.K.) LIMITED

ZEBRA PEN (UK) LIMITED

Further Information

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