II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)
Reference number:
OFF3166 NW
30192000
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Office supplies
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements:
• Office Computer & Library
• Paper Print & Specialist
This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations:
Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges
Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
The lotting structure will be:
Lot 1 Office Supplies
Lot 2 Bulk Paper
Lot 3 Computer Supplies
Lot 4 Library Supplies
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 82682690.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Lot 1 – Office Supplies
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22600000
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Ink
22610000
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Printing ink
30000000
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Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
30100000
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Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
30125100
-
Toner cartridges
30125110
-
Toner for laser printers/fax machines
30125120
-
Toner for photocopiers
30191000
-
Office equipment except furniture
30192110
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Ink products
30192113
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Ink cartridges
30192121
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Ballpoint pens
30192122
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Fountain pens
30192123
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Fibre pens
30192124
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Felt-tipped pens
30192127
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Pen holders
30192130
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Pencils
30192132
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Pencil lead refills
30192133
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Pencil sharpeners
30192134
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Pencil holders
30192930
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Correction pens
30192940
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Correction pen refills
30197642
-
Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
37822000
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Drawing pens
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Not limited to, the following scope; general office products, cut paper (desktop delivery quantities), minor office equipment, envelopes, furniture and presentation, printer toner and ink, computer external storage, computer peripherals e.g. cables, media storage, book care, book trolleys and display supplies, library security supplies, referencing supplies, janitorial products for office use, other office supplies products, other computer supplies products, other library supplies product
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Customer Requirements
/
Weighting:
40.00
Price
-
Weighting:
60.00
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2024
/
End:
31/07/2028
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2027 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator Performance
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
Call off by members from the resulting framework may be conducted by Institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot 2 – Bulk Paper
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
30197642
-
Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
22993400
-
Corrugated paper or paperboard
30197620
-
Writing paper
30197630
-
Printing paper
30199300
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Embossed or perforated paper
30199330
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Continuous paper for computer printers
30199400
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Gummed or adhesive paper
30199410
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Self-adhesive paper
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Bulk Paper the supply of the following types of paper in bulk includes but is not limited to: coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers. Specialist papers may be purchased in smaller quantities. This list is not exhaustive.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Customer Requirements
/
Weighting:
40.00
Price
-
Weighting:
60.00
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2024
/
End:
31/07/2028
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2027 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator Performance
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
Call off by members from the resulting framework may be conducted by Institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot 3 – Computer Supplies
Lot No:
3
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
22600000
-
Ink
22610000
-
Printing ink
30125100
-
Toner cartridges
30125110
-
Toner for laser printers/fax machines
30125120
-
Toner for photocopiers
30125000
-
Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
30200000
-
Computer equipment and supplies
30237200
-
Computer accessories
30237400
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Data entry accessories
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Computer Supplies includes but is not limited to printer toner and ink, computer external storage, computer peripherals e.g. cables, media storage, other computer supplies products. This list is not exhaustive.
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Customer Requirements
/
Weighting:
40
Price
-
Weighting:
60.00
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2024
/
End:
31/07/2028
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2027 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator Performance
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
Call off by members from the resulting framework may be conducted by Institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
Lot 4 – Library Supplies
Lot No:
4
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
39153100
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Bookstands
39155000
-
Library furniture
39133000
-
Display units
39171000
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Display cases
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK -
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Library Supplies includes but is not limited to book care, book trolleys and display supplies, library security supplies, referencing supplies, other library supplies products. This list is not exhaustive
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Customer Requirements
/
Weighting:
40.00
Price
-
Weighting:
60.00
II.2.7)
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2024
/
End:
31/07/2028
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the agreement for 12 months until 31st July 2027 and a further 12 months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator Performance
II.2.10)
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
no
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
yes
Identification of the project:
Call off by members from the resulting framework may be conducted by Institutions using various funds including but not limited to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
II.2.14)
Additional information
Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.