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title: "Office, Computer and Library Supplies"
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# Office, Computer and Library Supplies

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6950f872-69b1-4152-abaf-ef5a3eacb77e

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is conducting an open tender (OFF 3068NW) for establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for Office, Computer and Library Supplies. The procurement process is categorised under goods, with a significant value of £100 million. The tender was published on 18th March 2019 and is set to conclude its submission period by 17th May 2019. The intended contract period will commence on 1st August 2019, lasting for an initial 24 months, with possible extensions extending to July 2023. This procurement is applicable across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the office supply, computing, and library sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses specialising in printed materials, computer supplies, and office equipment would be ideally suited to compete in this procurement process. As the framework agreement is split into three lots, companies can target specific areas of expertise, enhancing their chances of success in securing a spot within this lucrative agreement.

## Notice

NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider framework agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC for Office, Computer and Library Supplies. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2019 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2022 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2023 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into three lots as follows: Lot 1 - Office, Computer and Library Supplies Lot 2 - Computer Supplies Lot 3 - Library Supplies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80313279-3cc1-4e88-be9c-776e4dce377a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 22600000 - Ink
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80313279-3cc1-4e88-be9c-776e4dce377a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80313279-3cc1-4e88-be9c-776e4dce377a
  18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home
  In-Tend NWUPC E-tendering

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