Award

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Fife Council focuses on acquiring specialised digital papers and wide-format media for its central print unit located in Glenrothes (UKM72). The project, categorised under general public services, follows an open procedure method to ensure a competitive environment for potential contractors. The procurement stage has reached completion, with contracts actively signed on 20 March 2026. The initiative is aimed at fulfilling the demand for various types of specialised paper and media as detailed in lot classifications such as carbonless paper, coloured copier paper, and wide-format media, across the region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in paper manufacturing and distribution, especially those capable of supplying a diverse range of digital papers and media formats. The awarded suppliers, Premier Paper Group and CPP Trading Group Ltd, exemplify the type of organisations capable of succeeding in such contracts, with the procurement process designed to prioritise quality and price. Companies with a strong commitment to innovation in media materials or with existing logistics within the UK region would be well-suited to compete in future tenders, contributing to the expansion and diversification potential within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Specialised Paper and Wide Format Media

Notice Description

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Lot Information

A3 and A4 coloured copier paper and SRA3 digital paper

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Carbonless Paper

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Wide Format Media

Fife Council's central print unit is Fife Council's first point of contact for all print related services. Fife Council require to appoint suitable contractors with the ability to supply a range of specialist digital papers and wide format media

Renewal: 12 month extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819286
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552163
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard

30197630 - Printing paper

30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper

30197643 - Photocopier paper

30199130 - Carbonless paper

30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper

30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper

30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper

30199410 - Self-adhesive paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Winter 2029 unless the extension period is utilised.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CPP TRADING GROUP

PREMIER PAPER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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