Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c31-00f8-720f-90bf-8d37feb5f34d/framework-agreement-for-paper-printing-and-specialist awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for Paper- Printing and Specialist [North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-western-universities-purchasing-consortium-limited) Estimated value £22,000,000 to £44,000,000 Published 27 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 26 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC and SUPC for Paper - Printing and Specialist. The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award: ### NWUPC http://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members APUC [apuc-scot.ac.uk](http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members) ### HEPCW http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/ LUPC [lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html](http://www.lupc.ac.uk/list-of-members.html) ### NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members SUPC [supc.ac.uk](https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members) ### CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ The Framework Agreement for Paper - Printing and Specialist includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; coated and uncoated papers, recycled and virgin papers, cut sheet and reel papers, a variety of paper sizes including SR, A4 and A3 and a variety of FSC and PEFC certified papers. This list is not exhaustive. These products will be utilised in the following areas; commercial printing units and office environments. This Framework is not intended to fulfil desktop paper requirements, as this is covered by the Office Supplies Agreement. However, specialist papers are expected to be purchased in smaller quantities rather than pallets. Additional information: Please see attachment- In-tend user guide to register and access documentation on the NWUPC In-Tend tendering portal Read full description ## CPV classification Photocopier paper and xerographic paper Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ec944209-ba38-4b07-a91b-d2df16029632) 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 North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-western-universities-purchasing-consortium-limited) [Sector More Office & computing equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/office-computing-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Luncheon vouchers – Fourniture et gestion de titres de paiement et de dispositifs d'avantages au profit des bénéficiaires de la CANUT · CANUT · 33 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) [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) [Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) – Dostawa macierzy · Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1136-738d-b40c-651e24bbd4a1/poland-redundant-array-of-independent-disk-raid-dostawa-macierzy)