280_25 Laminating Pouches and Binding Products

Framework for the supply of laminating pouches and binding products to the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customers.

Lot 1 - Laminating pouches Lot 2 - Laminating Film Rolls Lot 3 - Laminating Sundries Lot 4 - Comb Binding Consumables

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 33 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period.

Contract monitoring: Buyer to monitor CreditSafe rating; bi-annual review meetings.

Where the Credit Reference Agency assigns the Tenderer a score indicating higher than moderate financial risk, ESPO will give further consideration to the financial information and financial stability of the Tenderer.

Suppliers will be required to have positive net assets / shareholder funds.

If a Tenderer fails to pass the financial assessment and is part of a larger group, provided that the group accounts are provided to ESPO on request and these pass the financial test, a parent company guarantee may be acceptable provided the Tenderer is a 100% wholly owned subsidiary within the group.

To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '280_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).