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title: "Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786138"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786138

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has concluded its procurement process for the supply and delivery of general stationery and office paper to various Council establishments across Orkney. The contract, titled "Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper," falls under the industry category of general public services, with specific focus on recreation, culture, and religion. This procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding. The contract that commenced with a tender notice on 19 December 2024 moved into the award stage by 13 March 2026, with contracts signed on 6 June 2025. This concluded an active procurement process for goods in the region UKM65, Orkney Islands, handled by the Orkney Islands Council with Bruce Pinkerton as the contact point.

This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs involved in the supply and distribution of stationery and office supplies. Businesses specialising in office products, printer cartridges, and paper goods are well-positioned to compete, given the contract's division into specialised lots focusing on items such as general office stationery, office paper, and printer supplies. By allowing bids for different lots, this procurement scheme accommodates varied business models without obligating the Council to select a sole supplier, thus broadening the competitive scope. The tender process invited electronic submissions, which further streamlined participation, making it accessible to local and foreign businesses alike, encouraging diversity and innovation in supply chain solutions.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to enter into a contract with suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and office paper to Council establishments in Orkney.

### Lot Information

General Office Stationery and Equipment

The Council has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and small equipment which excludes printers and scanners which are supplied and maintained under a different contract in place with the Council. The requirement is restricted to office supplies and does not include materials for educational purposes which are ordered by schools via separate arrangements in place through a national framework agreement. The requirement has been split into three smaller lots as listed below, the establishment list for delivery and preferred delivery dates are attached to this document at Appendix Three and the detailed list of products are attached as the price schedule at Appendix Four. Bidders will be able to submit a bid for any number of lots as fits their own business model, and the Authority will not be bound to accept any Contractor as a sole supplier for all lots.

Office Paper, Card and Envelopes

The Council has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and small equipment which excludes printers and scanners which are supplied and maintained under a different contract in place with the Council. The requirement is restricted to office supplies and does not include materials for educational purposes which are ordered by schools via separate arrangements in place through a national framework agreement. The requirement has been split into three smaller lots as listed below, the establishment list for delivery and preferred delivery dates are attached to this document at Appendix Three and the detailed list of products are attached as the price schedule at Appendix Four. Bidders will be able to submit a bid for any number of lots as fits their own business model, and the Authority will not be bound to accept any Contractor as a sole supplier for all lots.

Printer Cartridges and Toner

The Council has a requirement for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and small equipment which excludes printers and scanners which are supplied and maintained under a different contract in place with the Council. The requirement is restricted to office supplies and does not include materials for educational purposes which are ordered by schools via separate arrangements in place through a national framework agreement. The requirement has been split into three smaller lots as listed below, the establishment list for delivery and preferred delivery dates are attached to this document at Appendix Three and the detailed list of products are attached as the price schedule at Appendix Four. Bidders will be able to submit a bid for any number of lots as fits their own business model, and the Authority will not be bound to accept any Contractor as a sole supplier for all lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551663 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Approximately 6 months prior to the end of this agreement the Authority will commence the procedure to publish a Contract Notice for future provision |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £262,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SINCLAIR OFFICE SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery
- 22810000 - Paper or paperboard registers
- 22815000 - Notebooks
- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
- 30125100 - Toner cartridges
- 30125110 - Toner for laser printers/fax machines
- 30141200 - Desktop calculators
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30192000 - Office supplies
- 30192700 - Stationery
- 30193200 - Desktop trays or organisers
- 30197000 - Small office equipment
- 30197620 - Writing paper
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
- 30197643 - Photocopier paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 30199000 - Paper stationery and other items
- 30199200 - Envelopes, letter cards and plain postcards
- 30199230 - Envelopes
- 30199600 - Dividers for stationery
- 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms
- 30237310 - Font cartridges for printers

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551663
- 19 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520682

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=5
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 4 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=8
  27th January 2025 - Appendix 4 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=3
  21st January 2025 - Appendix 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=7
  21st January 2025 - Appendix 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=1
  19th December 2024 - Invitation to Tender - Supply and Delivery of Stationery
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=2
  19th December 2024 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=4
  19th December 2024 - Appendix 3 - Establishment List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC520682&idx=6
  19th December 2024 - Appendix 5 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520682
  Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to enter into a contract with suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and office paper to Council establishments in Orkney.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551663
  Supply and Delivery of General Stationery and Office Paper - Orkney Islands Council has a requirement to enter into a contract with suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the supply and delivery of a range of general stationery products and office paper to Council establishments in Orkney.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786138

## Provenance

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