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ID 5950317 - GRO PROCUREMENT OF CERTIFICATE PAPER

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Oct 2025 at 09:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jul 2025 at 10:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), acting as the buyer, recently completed a procurement process titled "ID 5950317 - GRO PROCUREMENT OF CERTIFICATE PAPER." This procurement involves the supply and delivery of specialised A4 certificate paper required by the General Register Office for producing certified copies. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and encompasses the goods industry category. The process began with a tender notice in July 2025 and concluded with an award in November 2025. The primary delivery location is Belfast, United Kingdom, reflecting the regional focus of this procurement aimed at adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The active contract with R.W. Pierce (NI) Ltd, the awarded supplier, will span from October 2025 to October 2028, with opportunities for extension until 2030.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in security and printing paper supplies, particularly SMEs with expertise in providing high-security materials. The procurement sought to ensure quality through criteria like security measures and arrangements to deter forgery, which demonstrates the importance of specialised capabilities in this field. Companies equipped with the expertise to offer competitive pricing and high-quality security measures were likely the best-suited entities to compete in this tender. Such engagements can drive business growth by establishing long-term contracts with government agencies and facilitating entry into broader public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5950317 - GRO PROCUREMENT OF CERTIFICATE PAPER

Notice Description

The General Register Office (GRO) requires the supply and delivery of specialist A4 size certificate paper in order to meet legislative requirements to produce certified copies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be two options to extend the contract for anything up to 12 months each at the Buyers discretion. CPD and the Buyer cannot guarantee any level of business under these optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05660c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073417-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
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

30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-06-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA)
Additional Buyers

Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Executive Agency of the Department of Finance)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 5RR
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stranmillis
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

R.W. PIERCE (NI) LIMITED

R.W. Pierce (Ni) Ltd

Further Information

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