--- title: "Framework Agreement for Paper- Printing and Specialist" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2018-06-19" --- # Framework Agreement for Paper- Printing and Specialist Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited (NWUPC) is in the process of establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for "Paper - Printing and Specialist" to serve its members, which include APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, and SUPC. This procurement, classified under the goods category with a focus on photocopier and xerographic paper, has a minimum contract value of £22 million and an estimated total value of £44 million. The tender period concluded on 26 October 2017, while the resulting contract period commences on 1 January 2018 and runs until 12 December 2021. The procurement method adopted for this opportunity is an open procedure, designed to attract competitive bids from a variety of suppliers across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and other territories. This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, as well as various specialised printing products. Companies that are particularly well-suited to participate include large suppliers and SMEs focused on commercial printing and office environments. Given the substantial scope for order diversity, from small quantities of specialist papers to larger bulk orders, both established printing agencies and smaller enterprises capable of meeting specific needs could thrive by engaging with this tender. ## Notice The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC for Paper - Printing and Specialist. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: NWUPC http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ The Framework Agreement for Paper - Printing and Specialist includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers. This list is not exhaustive. These products will be utilised in the following areas; commercial printing units and office environments. This Framework is not intended to fulfil desktop paper requirements, as this is covered by the Office Supplies Agreement. However, specialist papers are expected to be purchased in smaller quantities rather than pallets. Additional information: Please see attachment- In-tend user guide to register and access documentation on the NWUPC In-Tend tendering portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48ffe14-01ba-4f32-86ed-3c567a972f64 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £44,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ANTALIS; CPP TRADING GROUP LTD T/A CLYDE PAPER & PRINT; ELLIOTT BAXTER & COMPANY LTD T/A EBB PAPER; PAPER 4 PRINT; PREMIER PAPER GROUP; SPRINGFIELD PAPERS LTD T/A SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS PAPERS; WL COLLER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper ## Release History - 19 Jun 2018 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48ffe14-01ba-4f32-86ed-3c567a972f64 - 27 Sep 2017 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60d5363-7be9-4d46-b296-ec13c4a07dd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48ffe14-01ba-4f32-86ed-3c567a972f64 19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b60d5363-7be9-4d46-b296-ec13c4a07dd0 27th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d777b54b-5d9b-4d6b-9aae-a3e0db5126a2 In-tend user guide - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home NWUPC Tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html - http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members - http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/ - http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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