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title: "61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b8f"
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# 61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b8f

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## Summary

ESPO, a regional or local authority based in Leicester, has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of writing instruments under the title "61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments." The procurement covers goods classified under CPV code 39292400 and is intended for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre. The contract, signed on 10 January 2025, involves two lots: Lot 1 for ESPO smartbuy branded writing instruments, valued at £4,000,000, and Lot 2 for various writing instrument ranges, valued at £20,000,000. The contracts were awarded to HAINENKO LIMITED for Lot 1 and multiple suppliers, including BIC U.K. LIMITED and others, for Lot 2. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and involved an initial tender period closing on 17 October 2024.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the writing instrument sector. Suppliers of ballpoint pens, fibre pens, felt-tipped pens, markers, and other writing instruments are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement allows for potential business growth, with an option to extend the contract for an additional 33 months, providing long-term collaboration prospects. Both SMEs and larger companies like HAINENKO LIMITED, BIC U.K. LIMITED, DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED, and others have successfully secured contracts, demonstrating the procurement's inclusivity and potential to support diverse business scales. This tender offers a significant commercial opportunity with a total estimated value of £24,000,000 for suppliers providing high-quality writing instruments.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy branded Writing Instruments

Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges

Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002342-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| 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 | 17 |
| Supplier names | BIC; DALER-ROWNEY; EASTPOINT GLOBAL; EDDING (U.K.; GEM IMPORTS; HAINENKO; HELIX TRADING; LUXOR; MITSUBISHI PENCIL; NEWELL BRANDS; PENTEL (STATIONERY; R. TALENS; SHACHIHATA (EUROPE; STABILO INTERNATIONAL; STAEDTLER (U.K.; THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (U.K.; ZEBRA PEN (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 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
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192122 - Fountain pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192125 - Markers
- 30192126 - Technical pens
- 37822000 - Drawing pens
- 39292400 - Writing instruments

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002342-2025
- 17 Sep 2024 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029713-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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