Scope
Reference
ID 5950317
Description
The General Register Office (GRO) requires the supply and delivery of specialist A4 size certificate paper in order to meet legislative requirements to produce certified copies. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £265,000 excluding VAT
- £318,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 2 October 2028
- Possible extension to 2 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
There will be two options to extend the contract for anything up to 12 months each at the Buyers discretion.
CPD and the Buyer cannot guarantee any level of business under these optional extension periods.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30199310 - Embossed or perforated printing paper
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 August 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 August 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically at https://etendersni.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 September 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 3 June 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AC3 - Total Contract Price | Price | 75% |
| AC1 - Security Measures to deter Forgery and Counterfeiting | Quality | 13% |
| AC2 - Security Arrangements | Quality | 12% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Executive Agency of the Department of Finance)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQH-8352-JYGJ
Colby House, Stranmillis Court
Belfast
BT9 5RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: CPD- Supplies and Services Division is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House 303, Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast