Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c20-a1bc-70f7-8c6c-d8be5c0a273d/161-19-artist-grounds-brushes-and-painting-tools awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 161\_19 - Artist Grounds', Brushes and Painting Tools [Espo](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £2,720,000 Published 25 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 24 Aug 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. - 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 A framework for the supply of Supply of Artist brushes, Artist grounds, portfolios, easels and mats for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery. - Lot 1 Artist Brushes - Lot 2 Painting Tools and Equipment - Lot 3 Artist Books, Pads and Papers - Lot 4 Canvasses and Wooden Easels - Lot 5 Drying Racks and Metal Easels - Lot 6 Portfolios - Lot 7 Pots, Palettes and Jars An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161\_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 24/08/2018 ## CPV classification Processed paper and paperboard Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3b5f25a4-3b86-4d68-9406-3f25a5754427) 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 Espo: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Procurement of IT-equipment · Chemonics International, Inc. · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1556d-9af9-728f-b59e-5791bcc3fdde/procurement-of-it-equipment) [Super computer – Real-time Power System Simulation Platform · Rise Research Institutes of Sweden AB · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-07fa-73d3-a4d2-21a45e769ff0/sweden-super-computer-real-time-power-system-simulation-platform) [Printers and plotters – Printrar 2026 ny · Enköpings Kommun · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8907-722b-a402-4b2750ac4f91/sweden-printers-and-plotters-printrar-2026-ny) [Computer storage units – Disky do diskového pole · Nemocnice Pelhřimov, příspěvková organizace · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7571-7300-8cf6-27681261cd4a/czechia-computer-storage-units-disky-do-diskoveho-pole) [Toner for laser printers/fax machines – Sukcesywna dostawa materiałów eksploatacyjnych do drukarek, kopiarek, urządzeń wielofunkcyjnych w 2027 r. · Miasto Łódź - Urząd Miasta Łodzi · 24 days left · 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b8e1-71fa-a216-170bec31d1ee/poland-toner-for-laser-printersfax-machines-sukcesywna-dostawa-materialow-e) [Luncheon vouchers – Fourniture et gestion de titres de paiement et de dispositifs d'avantages au profit des bénéficiaires de la CANUT · CANUT · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a0c-723a-aed7-24a67f127ff0/france-luncheon-vouchers-fourniture-et-gestion-de-titres-de-paiement-et-de-d)