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

Concepts

• office supplies
• salford
• office and computing machinery
• office machinery
• equipment and supplies
• office equipment
• library supplies
• paper
• photocopier paper and xerographic paper
• corrugated paper or paperboard

Location

Salford

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

Lot Division

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 30192000 - Office supplies
• 22600000 - Ink
• 22610000 - Printing ink
• 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
• 30100000 - 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 - Ink products
• 30192113 - Ink cartridges
• 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
• 30192122 - Fountain pens
• 30192123 - Fibre pens
• 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
• 30192127 - Pen holders
• 30192130 - Pencils
• 30192132 - Pencil lead refills
• 30192133 - Pencil sharpeners
• 30192134 - Pencil holders
• 30192930 - Correction pens
• 30192940 - Correction pen refills
• 30197642 - Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
• 37822000 - Drawing pens
• 22993400 - Corrugated paper or paperboard
• 30197620 - Writing paper
• 30197630 - Printing paper
• 30199300 - Embossed or perforated paper
• 30199330 - Continuous paper for computer printers
• 30199400 - Gummed or adhesive paper
• 30199410 - Self-adhesive paper
• 30125000 - Parts and accessories of photocopying apparatus
• 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
• 30237200 - Computer accessories
• 30237400 - Data entry accessories
• 39153100 - Bookstands
• 39155000 - Library furniture
• 39133000 - Display units
• 39171000 - Display cases

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Please read the complete tender document set, including the supplier guide to tendering, prior to completing. The following participating consortia have committed to use the framework agreement: NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members At some point during the life of the agreement the current members of the following may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. The agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows: Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/public... https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations Local Authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council https://www.local.gov.uk NDPBs https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations National Parks Authorities https://www.nationalparks.uk/ Police Forces in the United Kingdom http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services NHS Bodies England https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ Hospices in the UK https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housin... Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission http://www.oscr.org.uk Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm www.cas.org.uk Scottish Police http://www.scotland.police.uk NI Public Bodies Northern Ireland Government Departments https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procur... Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/ Health and Social care in Northern Ireland http://online.hscni.net Northern Ireland Housing Associations https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations Police Service of Northern Ireland https://www.psni.police.uk