273_23 Document Presentation Equipment and Office Machines

A Framework for the supply of document presentation equipment and office machines.

Items bought through the framework are to be delivered in bulk to the ESPO Distribution Centre and to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis.

• Lot 1 - Supply of Shredders directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 2 - Supply of Laminators directly to ESPO customers -Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 3 - Supply of Comb Binders directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 4 - Supply of Thermal Binders directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 5 - Supply of Trimmers directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 6 - Supply of Trimmers to ESPO distribution centre - Supply Method A - Stock Items
• Lot 7 - Supply of Guillotines directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 8 - Supply of Labelling Machines to ESPO distribution centre - Supply Method A - Stock Items
• Lot 9 - Supply of Labelling Machines directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 10 - Supply of Postal Scales directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.