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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-office-paper-eos-library-supplies-opels-ocds-h6vhtk-0453db). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NWUPC Ltd: "Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £82,682,690. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Jun 2024, 13:00 BST. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NWUPC Ltd](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-western-universities-purchasing-consortium-coh-04045190)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £82,682,690 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 June 2024 at 13:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Ballpoint pens, Bookstands, Computer accessories, Computer equipment and supplies, Continuous paper for computer printers (+34 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-office-paper-eos-library-supplies-opels-ocds-h6vhtk-0453db#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0453db`

## 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/framework-agreement-for-office-paper-eos-library-supplies-opels-ocds-h6vhtk-0453db#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D80007%26B%3DNWUPC)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-office-paper-eos-library-supplies-opels-ocds-h6vhtk-0453db#participate

## 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
The lotting structure will be:
Lot 1 Office Supplies
Lot 2 Bulk Paper
Lot 3 Computer Supplies
Lot 4 Library Supplies

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 – Office Supplies
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22600000, 22610000, 30000000, 30100000, 30125100, 30125110
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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, ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2024 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 – Bulk Paper
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22993400, 30197620, 30197630, 30197642, 30199300, 30199330
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2024 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 – Computer Supplies
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22600000, 22610000, 30125000, 30125100, 30125110, 30125120
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 th...
- **Contract Period:** 31/07/2024 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 – Library Supplies
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39133000, 39153100, 39155000, 39171000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** 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 Period:** 31/07/2024 to 31/07/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1 – Office Supplies (active)
  - Award id: `038227-2024-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Banner Group Ltd, Bates Office Services Ltd, Lyreco UK Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-83774`, `GB-FTS-14706`, `GB-FTS-159392`, `GB-FTS-161296`, `GB-FTS-131358`
  - Value: £82,682,690 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 – Bulk Paper (active)
  - Award id: `038227-2024-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Antalis Ltd, CPP Trading Group Ltd t/a Clyde Paper & Print, Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-132110`, `GB-FTS-131359`, `GB-FTS-173537`, `GB-FTS-60286`, `GB-FTS-131361`, `GB-FTS-131362`
  - Value: £82,682,690 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 – Computer Supplies (active)
  - Award id: `038227-2024-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Comcen Computer Supplies Ltd, OfficeXpress Europe Limited, XMA Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-179166`, `GB-FTS-71780`, `GB-FTS-12511`
  - Value: £82,682,690 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 4 – Library Supplies (active)
  - Award id: `038227-2024-4-4`
  - Supplier(s): **WF Education Group Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-54929`
  - Value: £82,682,690 † (exc. VAT)

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

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 – Office Supplies (active)
  - Signed Value: £82,682,690
  - Signed Date: 30/10/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 2 – Bulk Paper (active)
  - Signed Value: £82,682,690
  - Signed Date: 30/10/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 3 – Computer Supplies (active)
  - Signed Value: £82,682,690
  - Signed Date: 30/10/2024

- **Contract:** Lot 4 – Library Supplies (active)
  - Signed Value: £82,682,690
  - Signed Date: 30/10/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F038227-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-11-26T16:52:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T22:20:01.042Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0453db