--- title: "RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of Specialist/Office Paper" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-11" --- # RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of Specialist/Office Paper Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190.json) ## Summary The Halton Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of Specialist and Office Paper. The contract, valued at GBP 58,034.94, was awarded to Elliott Baxter & Co. Ltd. The procurement process followed an open procedure with a tender period ending on 1st August 2022. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2022 and run until 31st August 2023, with two possible 12-month extensions. The Council is looking for suppliers to provide paper products suitable for various printing equipment and environmental considerations. This tender by Halton Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the paper supply industry to engage and potentially expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses should ensure their paper products meet the technical specifications outlined by the Council and be prepared to adhere to the pricing conditions set for the contract term and potential extensions. For suppliers committed to sustainable practices and quality assurance, this tender offers a platform for business growth and collaboration with the Council. ## Notice Halton Borough Council is seeking appropriately qualified and experienced providers to supply Specialist and Office Paper as per the specification in this document. The product volumes indicated on the pricing schedule below represent a reasonable estimate of the volume used over a 12 month period. Items without a volume figure are less commonly bought products which may still be purchased. Specialist Paper - will be predominately used solely by the Print Unit on an ad hoc basis by way of official purchase order. The supplier(s) must ensure that deliveries take place during the hours stipulated (0930 - 1600hrs) to the address specified. Printing Services, Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QF. All stocks supplied must be suitable for use on: * Mid to high volume Digital colour copiers supporting on line finishing. * High volume mono copiers supporting online finishing * Digital Ink jet * Consideration for optional environmentally green products will be given. (FSC, ISO9706) We will endeavour to source our supplies from companies committed to sound Environmental health & safety practices and sustainable forest management both in their own operations and those of their suppliers Any recycled variations should be made from post-consumer waste and processed without bleaching. * Please note the print unit will not use recycled products unless tested to prove suitable for purpose. * Stocks supplied should be consistent throughout the duration of the awarded contract. * Stocks supplied should be ream wrapped and boxed. * Cost of tendered items to be per 1000 sheets in all cases. Office Paper - will be used by the whole Council but will be solely ordered by the Administration Sections on an ad hoc basis by way of official purchase order. The supplier(s) must ensure that deliveries take place during the hours stipulated (0930 - 1600hrs) to the address specified on the purchase order. The following guidance must be adhered to: - * There is no minimal order value and charges relating to this * Colour paper must be available to order in reams, for small locations identified by the Council Pricing Prices submitted against indicative volumes as stated within the Pricing Schedule are to be fixed for the term of the contract. Any price review must submitted 3 months prior to the end of the contract term and should not be higher than the current inflation rate. The service will start 1st September 2022 until 31st August 2023, the contract will also offer 2 x 12 month extensions (until 31st August 2024 and 31st August 2025) NOTE: - Price Increases will only be reviewed 3 months prior to the end of the 12 month period and agreed prices will only come into force at the beginning of the new term. Pricing outside of this will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62755e12-e620-4241-8844-7899fbe2d1bd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £58,034 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ELLIOTT BAXTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30197630 - Printing paper - 30197640 - Self-copy or other copy paper - 30197641 - Thermographic paper - 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper - 30197643 - Photocopier paper - 30197644 - Xerographic paper - 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items ## Release History - 11 Aug 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62755e12-e620-4241-8844-7899fbe2d1bd - 15 Jul 2022 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25513b7-68b6-4180-8fc9-72cc1d256271 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62755e12-e620-4241-8844-7899fbe2d1bd 11th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e25513b7-68b6-4180-8fc9-72cc1d256271 15th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www2.halton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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