---
title: "Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f9b8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM"
published: "2021-11-24"
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# Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f9b8

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is planning a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Paper; Bulk, Sustainable & Specialist". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on printing paper, with a classification code of 30197630. The location for delivery is within the UK, and the procurement is currently in the planning stage. Key activities include market engagement to gather supplier feedback prior to the tendering process, with the future notice date set for 1st February 2022. The current agreement is expected to expire on 31st December 2021, prompting this preparatory work.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the paper supply and related industries to engage with the NWUPC, which serves multiple consortia including APUC, CPC, and LUPC, among others. Companies that specialise in sustainable and bulk paper supplies would be particularly well-suited to participate. The engagement process aims to better understand market conditions, enabling suppliers to adapt and prepare for the upcoming tender. This is a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and contribute to a critical supply chain in the educational sector.

## Notice

The NWUPC Paper; Bulk, Sustainable and Specialist, is a framework agreement led by NWUPC and is open to Members of the following consortia to use APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The current agreement is due to expire on the 31st December 2021. Work is in progress on this retender for this agreement. During engagement with the market we have received informal feedback of the current market situations that the Paper Industry are facing. The following survey has therefore been created in order to gain a formal view of the market conditions from Suppliers in order to extend the framework to tender at a more appropriate time. NWUPC would therefore appreciate if you are a Supplier in this market if you could complete the following survey. https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/nwupc-paper-bulk-sustainable-specialist-market-engag

### Lot Information

Lot 1

All the information about the procurement will be decided at the strategy. This notice is for pre market engagement to inform the strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029257-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 14:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029257-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nwupc.ac.uk
- https://enp.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/nwupc-paper-bulk-sustainable-specialist-market-engag
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/32719

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