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title: "RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of a Fastback 20 Binder or Equivalent"
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published: "2018-04-25"
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# RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of a Fastback 20 Binder or Equivalent

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c47c3e3-4f66-42ec-bc08-83d1573c570a

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is conducting a tender process for the supply and delivery of a Powis Fastback 20 Binder or equivalent. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically office machinery, and takes place in the North West region of England. The tender was published on 25 April 2018, and the closing date for submissions is 11 May 2018. The total value of the contract is £3,000, and it is being executed through an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The contract is set to commence on 1 June 2018 and will run until 31 May 2023.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses that specialise in supplying office equipment and machinery, particularly those experienced in providing binding solutions and maintenance services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid, as they often bring innovative solutions and competitive pricing. Engaging in this tender could enable suppliers to expand their market presence and strengthen their relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Halton Borough Council are looking for an experienced supplier to supply and deliver a Powis Fastback 20 Binder or Equivalent with optional maintenance for use within the Councils Print Unit. The Council requires the Powis Fastback 20 Binder or Equivalent to meet the requirements below but not limited to those: - * Fastback Model 20 (or Equivalent) binding machine is fast, full-featured machine capable of binding in large quantities * One Touch Function - with the press of a button, the machine binds a book up to 350 sheets within 13-20 second * Document Binding - Thermal Adhesive Binding to create strong bound books. * Perfectback Binding - for multiple short runs with no set up * Image Strip - thermal binding strip which has images printed on them, which can consist of photographs, vector art and/or various colour specifications. The Powis Fastback 20 Binder (or equivalent) should meet the specifications outlined below but not limited to those: - * Dimensions - 23.5"Wx9"Hx23"D (60cm x 23cm x 58cm) * Weight - 57lbs (26kg) * Spine Lengths - Max. 12" (30.5cm - A4), Min. 5.5" (2.54cm) * Binding Capacity - 10 sheets to 350; 1" Max. thickness (2.54cm) * Optimal Paper Weight - 20lb standard (75gsm) to 32lb (120gsm) * Edit Capacity - Yes (< 2 edit cycles) * Warm up Time - < 3 minutes * Binding Time - 13 - 20 seconds

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8984f0f2-6d8a-4951-9acb-0293cf2dc744 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2018 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8984f0f2-6d8a-4951-9acb-0293cf2dc744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8984f0f2-6d8a-4951-9acb-0293cf2dc744
  25th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=07e6d989-8a48-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

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