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# 129_24 Copier Paper

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/129-24-copier-paper-ocds-h6vhtk-040fca). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** ESPO: "129_24 Copier Paper". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £22,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/espo-GB-FTS-508)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £22,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 November 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Card for printing, Photocopier paper, Photocopier paper and xerographic paper, Printing paper, Self-copy or other copy paper (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/129-24-copier-paper-ocds-h6vhtk-040fca#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-040fca`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/129-24-copier-paper-ocds-h6vhtk-040fca#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/129-24-copier-paper-ocds-h6vhtk-040fca#participate

## Description
The contract is for the supply of photocopier and printing papers (see also further details as captured for each Lot), including ESPO's own branded range (Shires), for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

## Lots (3)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30197630, 30197642, 30197643, 30197644
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £8,800,000
- **Description:** The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2024 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30197630, 30197640, 30197642, 30197643, 30197644, 30197645
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £5,200,000
- **Description:** The supply of branded premium photocopier paper, tinted copier paper and card, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for occasional ad-hoc delivery directly to ESPO customers.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2024 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 30197630, 30197642, 30197643
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Estimated Value:** £8,000,000
- **Description:** The supply of budget/white box A4 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2024 to 31/03/2025

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper (active)
  - Award id: `005254-2024-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Sylvamo UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-96264`
  - Value: £8,800,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card (active)
  - Award id: `005254-2024-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd, PREMIER PAPER GROUP LIMITED, Sylvamo UK Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173537`, `GB-FTS-60286`, `GB-FTS-96264`
  - Value: £5,200,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box (active)
  - Award id: `005254-2024-3`
  - Supplier(s): **ANTALIS LIMITED, AlphaMSP Ltd, Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:14465132`, `GB-FTS-132110`, `GB-FTS-173537`, `GB-COH:07437343`, `GB-FTS-53517`, `GB-FTS-60286`, `GB-FTS-131361`, `GB-FTS-96264`
  - Value: £8,000,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,800,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card (active)
  - Signed Value: £5,200,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,000,000
  - Signed Date: 15/02/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F005254-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-02-16T15:20:19.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T17:56:05.325Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-040fca