Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3f-44cc-73f9-93aa-2af9742f821a/157-20-pencils-erasers-sharpeners-and-sketching-materials

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# 157\_20 - Pencils, Erasers, Sharpeners and Sketching Materials

[ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo)

Estimated value

£7,200,000

Published

12 Aug 2019

Deadline

Closed

9 Sept 2019

## 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.

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## About this tender

Pencils, erasers, sharpeners and sketching materials including for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre and to ESPO customers.

- Lot 1 ESPO SmartBuy Branded Pencils and Drawing Accessories for stock delivery - Supply of ESPO's private label pencils, colouring pencils, sharpeners and erasers for bulk delivery to the ESPO distribution centre.
- Lot 2 Pencils and Drawing Mediums - Supply of everyday colour pencils, premium colour pencils, HB pencils, mechanical pencils, graphite sketching pencils, carbon, graphite and charcoal pencils to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.
- Lot 3 Drawing Accessories - Supply of erasers, hand held pencils sharpeners and drawing aids to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.
- Lot 4 Desktop Sharpeners - Supply of manual and electric desktop sharpeners to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and direct to individual customer establishments.

The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 35 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

To tender:

- go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
- register;
- search for tender opportunity '157\_20';
- express an interest;
- download the tender from the website

Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

Additional information: To tender:

- go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org)
- register;
- search for tender opportunity '157\_20';
- express an interest;
- download the tender from the website

Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

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## CPV classification

Erasers

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7c0a04c4-a678-4d41-a13c-1e7ac56c65fc)

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