Published date: 27 September 2019

Last edited date: 27 September 2019

This notice was replaced on 27 September 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 November 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Printing paper - 30197630

  • Self-copy or other copy paper - 30197640

  • Photocopier paper and xerographic paper - 30197642

    • Photocopier paper - 30197643

    • Xerographic paper - 30197644

    • Card for printing - 30197645

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£14,000,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN427081-25782314

Published date

27 September 2019

Closing date

4 October 2019

Contract start date

1 January 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The contract is for the supply of A4/A3 photocopier and printing papers, including ESPO's own branded range (Shires) for delivery to ESPO's distribution and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Lot 1: A4 and A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper - The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Lot 2: A4 and A3 'Branded Premium' Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card - The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Lot 3: Budget A4 and A3 Copier Paper - White Box - The supply of budget/white box A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.

Lot 4: A4 and A3 Bulk Delivery of Copier Paper Direct to ESPO Customers - The supply of palletised A4 and A3 photocopier paper, for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the framework agreement.

To tender:
(a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org
(b) register;
(c) search for tender opportunity '129_20';
(d) express an interest;
(e) download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 30/09/2019.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

129_20 - Copier Paper

  • Opportunity
  • Published 2 September 2019

Additional text

To tender:
(a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org
(b) register;
(c) search for tender opportunity '129_20';
(d) express an interest;
(e) download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 30/09/2019.

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Telephone

+44 1162944105

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/