Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-2bda-728e-b3d4-4a18ecb47fad/rfq-for-the-supply-delivery-of-a-powis-20-fastback-binder-or-equivalent awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of a Powis 20 Fastback Binder or Equivalent [Halton Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/halton-borough-council) Estimated value £3,000 Published 18 May 2018 Deadline Closed 4 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council requires the Powis Fastback 20 Binder or Equivalent to meet the requirements below but not limited to those: - • Fastback Model 20 (or Equivalent) binding machine is fast, full-featured machine capable of binding in large quantities • One Touch Function - with the press of a button, the machine binds a book up to 350 sheets within 13-20 second • Document Binding - Thermal Adhesive Binding to create strong bound books. • Perfectback Binding - for multiple short runs with no set up • Image Strip - thermal binding strip which has images printed on them, which can consist of photographs, vector art and/or various colour specifications. The Powis Fastback 20 Binder (or equivalent) should meet the specifications outlined below but not limited to those: - • Dimensions - 23.5\\"Wx9\\"Hx23\\"D (60cm x 23cm x 58cm) • Weight - 57lbs (26kg) • Spine Lengths - Max. 12\\" (30.5cm - A4), Min. 5.5\\" (2.54cm) • Binding Capacity - 10 sheets to 350; 1\\" Max. thickness (2.54cm) • Optimal Paper Weight - 20lb standard (75gsm) to 32lb (120gsm) • Edit Capacity - Yes (< 2 edit cycles) • Warm up Time - < 3 minutes • Binding Time - 13 - 20 seconds ## CPV classification Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1fe16a6f-bccb-43e0-96fd-ffc4b092e47c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Halton Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/halton-borough-council) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Computer equipment and supplies – ICT Hardware · Gemeente Amersfoort · 23 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f2b3-728d-8aa5-777a69a38a67/netherlands-computer-equipment-and-supplies-ict-hardware) [Portable computers – Aukšto našumo nešiojami kompiuteriai (I pirkimo objekto dalis) · VĮ Registrų centras (PV) · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6399-717a-90eb-1002f38cf6f1/lithuania-portable-computers-auksto-nasumo-nesiojami-kompiuteriai-i-pirkimo) [Stationery – Lietvedības piederumu komplektu lauka apstākļiem ADMIN iegāde · Valsts aizsardzības loģistikas un iepirkumu centrs · 56 days left · 14 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-e667-71f7-a357-017a901b8869/latvia-stationery-lietvedibas-piederumu-komplektu-lauka-apstakliem-admin-ieg) [Computer platforms – 2026\_PAAP\_010 soluție unificată de detecție și mitigare a vulnerabilităților · Ministerul Finanțelor · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-f653-7275-aa7d-e1d5148054d8/romania-computer-platforms-2026-paap-010-solutie-unificata-de-detectie-si-mi) [Paper stationery and other items – Доставка на канцеларски материали и офис консумативи за нуждите на Община Несебър и второстепенните разпоредители по обособени позиции · ОБЩИНА НЕСЕБЪР · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6238-7308-bb10-e99c0a17193c/bulgaria-paper-stationery-and-other-items-dostavka-na-kancelarski-materiali) [Personal identification accessories – Tunnuslevyt 2027 - 2030 · Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitos · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7000-733c-a326-cb067686ebb5/finland-personal-identification-accessories-tunnuslevyt-2027-2030)