--- title: "Promotional Merchandise" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2018-10-24" --- # Promotional Merchandise Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3f8c22a-1e90-4038-ac0d-d276d208e1d9.json) ## Summary The NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "Promotional Merchandise." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on occupational clothing and promotional products. The tender process is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 23rd November 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2019 and will run for an initial 36 months, with an option for a 12-month extension based on performance. The total estimated value of this procurement is £15,628,236.25, and it is an open procedure above the threshold, allowing multiple tender submissions for different lots of merchandise. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the promotional products industry, particularly those offering merchandise such as clothing, gifts, and printed materials. Companies that qualify as SMEs or VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as they can submit bids for one or more of the three specified lots: Promotional Merchandise, Vouchers and Gift Cards, and Promotional Clothing. This framework is particularly well-suited for businesses that can efficiently fulfil large-scale supply contracts while ensuring high-quality products and services. ## Notice The NWUPC Ltd is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC Ltd, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for the Supply of Promotional Merchandise. Tenderers shall accept and acknowledge that by issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) NWUPC Ltd shall not be bound to accept any Tender and reserves the right not to conclude a Framework Agreement for Promotional Merchandise for which Tenders are invited nor does it constitute an offer to enter into a contractual relationship. All costs incurred in relation to preparing and submitting a Tender are to be borne by the Tenderer. NWUPC Ltd shall not accept liability for any associated costs sustained by Tenderers. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st January for an initial period of thirty six (36) months until 31st December 2021 with the option to extend the Agreement for twelve (12) months until 31st December 2022 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1 - Promotional Merchandise Lot 2 - Vouchers and Gift Cards Lot 3 - Promotional Clothing The Tenderer can apply for a single lot or for multiple lots. You will need to complete and return a separate ITT for each of the lots You wish to apply for. You must indicate in section 4 Lot Application which of the lots You wish to apply for. Tenderers cannot apply for both Lots 1 and Lots 3. If You apply for both lots then clarification will be sought and You must select either Lot 1 or Lot 3. Successful award on a particular lot does not enable You to supply under any other Lot. Additional information: Please access In-Tend to download documentation. In-Tend user guide is also attached. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3262e31f-80d4-4fd9-ad58-1be1a9918088 | | 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 | 24 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,628,236 | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 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 - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18530000 - Presents and rewards - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30192121 - Ballpoint pens - 30192130 - Pencils - 39294100 - Information and promotion products ## Release History - 24 Oct 2018 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3262e31f-80d4-4fd9-ad58-1be1a9918088 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3262e31f-80d4-4fd9-ad58-1be1a9918088 24th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9742ea9a-3ee5-472d-909e-13dc15097531 In-Tend User Guide - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home In-Tend E-Tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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