Contract

HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

  • HertsFullstop Ltd

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-013838

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02c17a

Published 23 May 2022, 2:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

HertsFullstop Ltd

Mundells

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 1FT

Contact

Simon Hastings

Email

simon.hastings@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

http://www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

Reference number

HCC2012361

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 30197630 - Printing paper

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’) is currently out to procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card. Further information with regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4) Description of the procurement field. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to ‘express interest’ which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

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: £7,600,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Photocopying/Printer Papers

Lot No

One

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30197643 - Photocopier paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Photocopying/Printer PapersItem 1: General everyday office papersItem 2: Higher spec papersItem 3: Recycled papers

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework will will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tints 80 G S M (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)

Lot No

Two

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30197630 - Printing paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tints 80 GSM (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)- Item 4a: Pastels, Mid, Deep and NeonItem 4b: Rainbow Colours

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)

Lot No

Three

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30197630 - Printing paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)-Item 5: Pastels, Mid & Deep + White

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

Lot No

Four

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30197643 - Photocopier paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper-Item 6: Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

HCC 06/21- Framework Agreement for the Supply of Cut Paper & Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

Lot No

Zero

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 30197630 - Printing paper

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hertfordshire County Council ‘The Council’- wishes to procure a Framework Agreement for the supply of Cut Paper and Card (A4 and A3) and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper. (hereinafter referred to as ‘Goods’) and is seeking suitably qualified Contractors to supply the Goods under any Agreement resulting from this tendering exercise. A comprehensive list of the Goods required is given in the Specification attached to this project.The requirement covers Cut Paper and Card and Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper to be delivered in bulk drops to the central stores of the Contracting Authority.There may be a requirement for orders placed by the contracting authority to be delivered directly to the end user, to various locations throughout mainland U.K.The Framework Agreement will consist of the following Lots: Lot 1- Photocopying/Printer Papers. Lot 2- 80 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon) Lot 3- 160 G S M Tints (Pastels, Mid and Deep) and White Lot 4- Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier PaperThe estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions, together with the Call-Off Contracts. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP 1,900,000.00The Framework Agreement will be awarded for an initial term of 1 year, with the option to extend the Framework Agreement up to 3 further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Goods provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework will be reviewed at the end of the 12 month core period and can be extended at the discretion of the Council

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


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: 2021/S 000-014855


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

HCC2012361

Lot No

One

Title

Photocopying/Printer Papers

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Birmingham

B76 1AF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £562,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,600,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

HCC2012361

Lot No

Two

Title

Tints 80 GSM (Pastels, Mid, Deep and Neon)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Birmingham

B76 1AF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £410,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,600,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

HCC2012361

Lot No

Three

Title

Tints 160 GSM (Pastels, Mid & Deep + White)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Birmingham

B76 1AF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £380,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,600,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

HCC2012361

Lot No

Four

Title

Whitebox/Generic Brand Copier Paper

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 September 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Paper Group Ltd

Birmingham

B76 1AF

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG31 - Birmingham
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nuco International Ltd

Coventry

CV5 9RG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG33 - Coventry
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ricoh UK Ltd

Northampton

NN4 7YL

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Springfield Business Papers Ltd

Bristol

BS30 8TY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

West Country Group

PL6 7TW

Plymouth

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK41 - Plymouth
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £7,600,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £7,600,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom