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title: "178_17 Supply of Cardboard Storage Products"
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# 178_17 Supply of Cardboard Storage Products

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6ab22e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Espo as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the "178_17 Supply of Cardboard Storage Products" in the goods category, specifically focused on office equipment and supplies. The tender, which was published on the 1st of August 2016, aims to establish a framework for supplying various cardboard and polystyrene storage products, including items like file storage boxes and archive boxes. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on the 26th of August 2016, and a total estimated value of £800,000 over the contract duration from January 1, 2017, to March 31, 2019. Eligible delivery locations for the products cover the entirety of the UK and other territories.

This procurement opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises as the suitability criteria include these business types. Companies specialising in office supplies, storage solutions, or related manufacturing processes would be well-placed to compete for this tender. With multiple lots available, businesses can target specific product lines such as standard storage boxes or laminated storage solutions, thus allowing various suppliers to tailor their proposals accordingly.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of cardboard and polystyrene storage products for office/commercial use, including file storage boxes, box files, filing modules letter trays, archive storage boxes, magazine files, drawer units and similar products. Supply of goods will be direct to eligible end-user establishments throughout the UK and where required for the delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 1 - The supply of Standard Storage Boxes and Filing modules made from board, such as archive boxes, transfer files and magazine files to the ESPO Distribution Centre. Lot No: 2 - The supply of Premium laminated Coloured Storage Boxes made from board with a laminated glossy wipe-clean surface. Products to include storage boxes, drawers and magazine files to the ESPO Distribution Centre. Lot No: 3 - The supply of Multi Coloured Storage Products. Products to include wall mounted hangers, storage boxes, drawers and magazine files to the ESPO Distribution Centre. Lot No: 4 - The supply of Corrugated Filing Modules. Products to include storage solutions for lever arch filing modules and literature storage for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and directly to individual end user customers throughout UK. Lot No: 5 - The supply of Injection Moulded Polystyrene Storage directly to individual end user customers throughout UK. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7821ae79-8ed8-4e6b-b14e-90a711599077 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LECIESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; ESSELTE; FELLOWES; PROFILE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 22853000 - File holders
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 39132000 - Filing systems

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2016 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7821ae79-8ed8-4e6b-b14e-90a711599077
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6d7777-8646-4abc-8aba-9a263559a216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7821ae79-8ed8-4e6b-b14e-90a711599077
  1st December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6d7777-8646-4abc-8aba-9a263559a216
  1st August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Midlands Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

## Provenance

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