--- title: "Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EU SUPPLY LIMITED" published: "2024-05-30" --- # Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has initiated a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)". This agreement covers various categories including office supplies and will be accessible to members of several organisations. The Framework Agreement will start on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four months, with the possibility of two twelve-month extensions till 31st July 2028. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ends on 18th June 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers of office, paper, EOS, and library supplies to engage with NWUPC for a long-term contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participating in this procurement process. Businesses interested in providing goods in the office supplies category should consider this opportunity to expand their market presence and establish sustainable partnerships. ## Notice NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements: * Office Computer & Library Supplies * Paper Print & Specialist This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations: * Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) * Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW) * London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) * North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) * North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) * Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The lotting structure will be: Lot 1- Office, Computer & Library Supplies Lot 2- Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist Lot 3- Computer Supplies Lot 4- Library Supplies ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d59045-2947-48d2-b4e1-615fffdc4652 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £82,682,690 | | 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 | EU SUPPLY LIMITED | | Additional buyers | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 4WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | 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 - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 22600000 - Ink - 22610000 - Printing ink - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture - 30125100 - Toner cartridges - 30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines - 30125120 - Toner for photocopiers - 30191000 - Office equipment except furniture - 30192000 - Office supplies - 30192110 - Ink products - 30192113 - Ink cartridges - 30192121 - Ballpoint pens - 30192122 - Fountain pens - 30192123 - Fibre pens - 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens - 30192127 - Pen holders - 30192130 - Pencils - 30192132 - Pencil lead refills - 30192133 - Pencil sharpeners - 30192134 - Pencil holders - 30192930 - Correction pens - 30192940 - Correction pen refills - 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper - 37822000 - Drawing pens ## Release History - 30 May 2024 at 12:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d59045-2947-48d2-b4e1-615fffdc4652 - 21 Apr 2024 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d59045-2947-48d2-b4e1-615fffdc4652 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d59045-2947-48d2-b4e1-615fffdc4652 30th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=80007&B=NWUPC Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080 NWUPC ## Notice URLs - https://nwupc.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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