Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c88-21ce-7386-be3a-1fd2723ca4ff/rfq-for-the-supply-delivery-of-specialistoffice-paper awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RFQ for the Supply & Delivery of Specialist/Office Paper [Halton Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/halton-borough-council) Estimated value £33,000 Published 15 Jul 2022 Deadline Closed 1 Aug 2022 ## 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 Halton Borough Council is seeking appropriately qualified and experienced providers to supply Specialist and Office Paper as per the specification in this document. The product volumes indicated on the pricing schedule below represent a reasonable estimate of the volume used over a 12 month period. Items without a volume figure are less commonly bought products which may still be purchased. Specialist Paper - will be predominately used solely by the Print Unit on an ad hoc basis by way of official purchase order. The supplier(s) must ensure that deliveries take place during the hours stipulated (0930 - 1600hrs) to the address specified. Printing Services, Municipal Building, Kingsway, Widnes, WA8 7QF. All stocks supplied must be suitable for use on: • Mid to high volume Digital colour copiers supporting on line finishing. • High volume mono copiers supporting online finishing • Digital Ink jet • Consideration for optional environmentally green products will be given. (FSC, ISO9706) We will endeavour to source our supplies from companies committed to sound Environmental health & safety practices and sustainable forest management both in their own operations and those of their suppliers Any recycled variations should be made from post-consumer waste and processed without bleaching. • Please note the print unit will not use recycled products unless tested to prove suitable for purpose. • Stocks supplied should be consistent throughout the duration of the awarded contract. • Stocks supplied should be ream wrapped and boxed. • Cost of tendered items to be per 1000 sheets in all cases. Office Paper - will be used by the whole Council but will be solely ordered by the Administration Sections on an ad hoc basis by way of official purchase order. The supplier(s) must ensure that deliveries take place during the hours stipulated (0930 - 1600hrs) to the address specified on the purchase order. ### The following guidance must be adhered to: - • There is no minimal order value and charges relating to this • Colour paper must be available to order in reams, for small locations identified by the Council ### Pricing Prices submitted against indicative volumes as stated within the Pricing Schedule are to be fixed for the term of the contract. Any price review must submitted 3 months prior to the end of the contract term and should not be higher than the current inflation rate. The service will start 1st September 2022 until 31st August 2023, the contract will also offer 2 x 12 month extensions (until 31st August 2024 and 31st August 2025) NOTE: - Price Increases will only be reviewed 3 months prior to the end of the 12 month period and agreed prices will only come into force at the beginning of the new term. Pricing outside of this will not be considered. Read full description ## CPV classification Printing paper Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0fae7235-c221-489c-8c7e-0071e9102190) 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. 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