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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS)

[EU Supply Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/eu-supply-limited)

Estimated value

£82,682,690

Published

21 Apr 2024

Deadline

Closed

27 Jun 2024

## Who can bid

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- Sets up a framework

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## About this tender

NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Office, Paper, EOS & Library Supplies (OPELS) OFF3166 NW which will amalgamate two existing agreements:

â&#128;¢ Office Computer & Library Supplies

â&#128;¢ Paper Print & Specialist

This framework will be accessible to members of the following organisations:

â&#128;¢ Advance Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC)

â&#128;¢ Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales (HEPCW)

â&#128;¢ London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC)

â&#128;¢ North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC)

â&#128;¢ North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC)

â&#128;¢ Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC)

This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st August 2024 for an initial period of twenty-four (24) months until 31st July 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for two periods of twelve (12) months until 31st July 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

The lotting structure will be:

- Lot 1 Office, Computer & Library Supplies
- Lot 2 Bulk Paper - Printing and Specialist
- Lot 3 Computer Supplies
- Lot 4 Library Supplies

## CPV classification

Office supplies

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b9a202ef-fc27-46f9-bc4e-7d37a7be00a2)

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