Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
Contact
Catalogue Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
61_25 Supply of Writing Instruments
Reference number
61_25
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39292400 - Writing instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Framework for the supply of writing instruments for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £24,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy branded Writing Instruments
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192125 - Markers
- 39292400 - Writing instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 30192121 - Ballpoint pens
- 30192122 - Fountain pens
- 30192123 - Fibre pens
- 30192124 - Felt-tipped pens
- 30192125 - Markers
- 30192126 - Technical pens
- 37822000 - Drawing pens
- 39292400 - Writing instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of ESPO's private label writing instruments for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-029713
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - ESPO smartbuy branded Writing Instruments
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HAINENKO LIMITED
284 Chase Road, London, N14 6HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Companies House
01096654
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Writing Instrument Ranges
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 17
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BIC U.K. LIMITED
Chaplin House, Widewater Place, Moorhall Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6NS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI7 - Outer London – West and North West
Companies House
00389090
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
00194555
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTD
Minerva House, Beacon Park, Galahad Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7RU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
11716903
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EDDING (U.K.) LIMITED
Edding House, Merlin Centre, Acrewood Way, St. Albans, Herts, AL4 0JY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Companies House
01249697
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GEM IMPORTS LIMITED
2 Athena Way, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0FQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Companies House
07329987
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HAINENKO LIMITED
284 Chase Road, London, N14 6HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Companies House
01096654
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HELIX TRADING LIMITED
Building 92 The Pensett Estate, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY16 7FP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
07892742
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LUXOR UK LIMITED
96 Kingsmead Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1HY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
04705197
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MITSUBISHI PENCIL CO. U.K. LTD
3 Murdoch Court, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8GH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
01853477
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED
Halifax Avenue, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Companies House
00104102
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED
Lynton House, 7-12 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI3 - Inner London – West
Companies House
00997644
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
R. TALENS UK LIMITED
Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
09391114
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SHACHIHATA (EUROPE) LTD
Unit 8 Ashville Way, Sutton Weaver, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
03514503
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STABILO INTERNATIONAL GMBH
Building 1, 2 Concorde Rd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4BY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
FC027773
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STAEDTLER (U.K.) LIMITED
1st Floor, 31 Oldfield Road, Bocam Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF35 5LJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Companies House
00797272
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE PILOT PEN COMPANY (U.K.) LIMITED
4 Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5XF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House
01422605
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ZEBRA PEN (UK) LIMITED
19 Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
02719658
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.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.