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Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)

Ballpoint pens
Bookstands
Computer accessories
+39 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium: "Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 4 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityNorth Western Universities Purchasing ConsortiumScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
6.5Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 4 active published awards; 4 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNorth Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
Last source update26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationBallpoint pens, Bookstands, Computer accessories, Computer equipment and supplies, Continuous paper for computer printers, Correction pen refills, Correction pens, Corrugated paper or paperboard, Data entry accessories, Display cases, Display units, Drawing pens, Embossed or perforated paper, Felt-tipped pens, Fibre pens, Fountain pens, Gummed or adhesive paper, Ink, Ink cartridges, Ink products, Library furniture, Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages, Office equipment except furniture, Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture, Office supplies, Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus, Pen holders, Pencil holders, Pencil lead refills, Pencil sharpeners, Pencils, Photocopier paper and xerographic paper, Printing ink, Printing paper, Self-adhesive paper, Toner cartridges, Toner for laser printers/fax machines, Toner for photocopiers, Writing paper
Delivery area
UK
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What is being bought
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 The lotting structure will be: Lot 1 Office Supplies Lot 2 Bulk Paper Lot 3 Computer Supplies Lot 4 Library Supplies
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
  2. Official notice release published
    26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
  3. Buyer information updated
    26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
  4. tender value changed
    29 May 2024, 14:34 BST
  5. Status changed to published status
    29 May 2024, 14:34 BST
  6. Official notice release published
    29 May 2024, 14:34 BST
  7. Submission deadline changed to published date
    29 May 2024, 14:34 BST
  8. Published value updated to £82,682,690
    21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
  9. Status changed to active
    21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
  10. Official notice release published
    21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
  11. Submission deadline changed to 18 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST
    21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
  12. Buyer information updated
    21 Apr 2024, 09:19 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Lot 1 – Office Supplies
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Lot 2 – Bulk Paper
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Lot 3 – Computer Supplies
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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. Additional information: Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Lot 4 – Library Supplies
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    26 Nov 2024, 16:52 GMT
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  6. Contract active
    Signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · £82,682,690
  7. Contract active
    Signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · £82,682,690
  8. Contract active
    Signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · £82,682,690
  9. Contract active
    Signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · £82,682,690
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Banner Group Ltd, Bates Office Services Ltd, Lyreco UK Ltd, Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd. , Wildhearts Office Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Antalis Ltd, CPP Trading Group Ltd t/a Clyde Paper & Print, Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd, Premier Paper Group Ltd, Springfield Business Papers Ltd, WL Coller Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd, OfficeXpress Europe Limited, XMA Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
WF Education Group Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Lot 1 – Office Supplies
£82,682,690 · signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 2 – Bulk Paper
£82,682,690 · signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 3 – Computer Supplies
£82,682,690 · signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Lot 4 – Library Supplies
£82,682,690 · signed 30 Oct 2024, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 7
bids: 2
bids: 8
bids: 9
electronicBids: 2
electronicBids: 7
electronicBids: 8
electronicBids: 9
smeBids: 2
smeBids: 4
smeBids: 4
smeBids: 4
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contracting authority GB-FTS-131354
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  • North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
    buyer
    centralPurchasingBody

    04045190
    NWUPC Ltd, Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road, Salford, UK, M6 6FP
    procurement@nwupc.ac.uk
    +44 1612348002

  • Antalis Ltd
    supplier

    London, UK

  • Banner Group Ltd
    supplier

    Sheffield, UK

  • Bates Office Services Ltd
    supplier

    Kent, UK

  • CPP Trading Group Ltd t/a Clyde Paper & Print
    supplier

    Glasgow, UK

  • Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd
    supplier

    Swansea, UK

  • Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd
    supplier

    Aldershot, UK

  • European Union
    funder

  • Lyreco UK Ltd
    supplier

    Shropshire, UK

  • NWUPC
    reviewBody

    NWUPC Ltd, Salford Innovation Forum, Room 210, 51 Frederick Road, Salford, M6 6FP
    procurement@nwupc.ac.uk
    +44 1612348000

  • OfficeXpress Europe Limited
    supplier

    West Yorkshire, UK

  • Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd.
    supplier

    London, UK

  • Premier Paper Group Ltd
    supplier

    Minworth, UK

  • Springfield Business Papers Ltd
    supplier

    Bristol, UK

  • WF Education Group Ltd
    supplier

    Shrewsbury, UK

  • WL Coller Ltd
    supplier

    Manchester, UK

  • Wildhearts Office Ltd
    supplier

    Glasgow, UK

  • XMA Ltd
    supplier

    Nottingham, UK
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Planning and rationale
Planning budgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Procedure rationaleNot published