Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
UK
Contact person: Catalogue Procurement Team
E-mail: tenders@espo.org
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.espo.org/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Local Authority Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
129_24 Copier Paper
Reference number: 129_24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
30197643
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
22 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
30197642
30197643
30197644
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of ESPO's private label A4 and A3 multipurpose photocopier paper, for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
30197640
30197642
30197643
30197644
30197645
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30197630
30197642
30197643
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The supply of budget/white box A4 photocopier paper, for full load delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-031835
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - A4 & A3 ESPO 'Shires' Private Label Copier Paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
SC004787
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
UK
NUTS: UKM5
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - A5, A4 & A3 Branded Copier Paper, Tinted Copier Paper and Card
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elliott Baxter & Company Limited
00463083
Nexus Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU12 5QE
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Limited
03672117
Premier House, Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Birmingham, B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
SC004787
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
UK
NUTS: UKM5
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 200 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Budget A4 Copier Paper - white box
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AlphaMSP Ltd
14465132
41 Fairbairn Way, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6GY
UK
NUTS: UKH1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Antalis Limited
01088345
Interlink Way West, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1LE
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elliott Baxter & Company Limited
00463083
Nexus Park, Lysons Avenue, Ash Vale, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU12 5QE
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GISP Limited
07437343
1 Saints Court, 5 Sylvan Hill, London, SE19 2QB
UK
NUTS: UKI6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nuco International Limited
03195826
5 Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9RG
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Paper Group Limited
03672117
Premier House, Midpoint Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Birmingham, B76 1AF
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Springfield Business Papers Limited
09151244
Spectrum House, St. Ivel Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8TY
UK
NUTS: UKK1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sylvamo UK Limited
SC004787
Commerce House, South Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, IV30 1JE
UK
NUTS: UKM5
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.justice.gov.uk/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/02/2024