Published date: 20 August 2020
This notice was replaced on 12 January 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 12 January 2021)
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
Ballpoint pens - 30192121
Fountain pens - 30192122
Fibre pens - 30192123
Felt-tipped pens - 30192124
Markers - 30192125
Technical pens - 30192126
Drawing pens - 37822000
Writing instruments - 39292400
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£16,000,000
Procurement reference
ESPO001-DN486241-12407345
Published date
20 August 2020
Closing date
18 September 2020
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 January 2021
Contract end date
31 March 2022
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
Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers.
Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy Branded Writing Instruments
Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges
An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '61_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.
About the buyer
Contact name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Website
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