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NEPO425 - Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper and Production Specialist Paper

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 16:37.

Opportunity overview

The Association of North East Councils, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, Framework for the provision of Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper and Production Specialist Paper, for a contract period of 48 months. The Framework will provide for the supply and distribution of Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper and Production Specialist Paper products to a variety of Contracting Authority establishments on behalf of NEPO Member Authorities and NEPO Associate Members.

Classification

  • CPV22990000 — Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
  • CPV30197610 — Composite paper and paperboard
  • CPV30197620 — Writing paper
  • CPV30197630 — Printing paper
  • CPV30197640 — Self-copy or other copy paper
  • CPV30197642 — Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
  • CPV30197643 — Photocopier paper
  • CPV30197644 — Xerographic paper
  • CPV30199100 — Carbon paper, self-copy paper, paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper
  • CPV30199110 — Carbon paper
  • CPV30199120 — Self-copy paper
  • CPV30199130 — Carbonless paper
  • CPV30199300 — Embossed or perforated paper
  • CPV30199310 — Embossed or perforated printing paper
  • CPV30199320 — Embossed or perforated writing paper
  • CPV30199400 — Gummed or adhesive paper
  • CPV30199410 — Self-adhesive paper

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NEPO425
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
25 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Contract period

Starts
1 Sept 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Aug 2031, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
22990000
Description
Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197610
Description
Composite paper and paperboard
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197620
Description
Writing paper
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197630
Description
Printing paper
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197640
Description
Self-copy or other copy paper
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197642
Description
Photocopier paper and xerographic paper
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197643
Description
Photocopier paper
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
30197644
Description
Xerographic paper
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199100
Description
Carbon paper, self-copy paper, paper duplicator stencils and carbonless paper
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199110
Description
Carbon paper
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199120
Description
Self-copy paper
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199130
Description
Carbonless paper
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199300
Description
Embossed or perforated paper
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199310
Description
Embossed or perforated printing paper
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199320
Description
Embossed or perforated writing paper
Entry 16
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199400
Description
Gummed or adhesive paper
Entry 17
Scheme
CPV
Id
30199410
Description
Self-adhesive paper

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
098581-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Published
19 Oct 2026, 15:01
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)
Id
GB-COH-05014821

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
05014821

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYVX-2132-JNMM

Address

Street Address
Northern Design Centre
Locality
Gateshead
Postal Code
NE8 3DF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Gateshead · UKC22 · NE8 3DF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 098581-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Upcoming early-stage procurement for a 48-month multi-supplier framework to supply and distribute volume cut sized copier paper and production specialist paper to participating public-sector establishments across the UK.

Who this may suit

Potential fit for suppliers able to provide the specified paper products and distribution. Final tender requirements, eligibility and submission arrangements are unknown at this planning stage.

Key points identified

  • Framework scopeSupply and distribution of volume cut sized copier paper and production specialist paperEvidence: “The Framework will provide for the supply and distribution of Volume Cut Sized Copier Paper and Production Specialist Paper products”
  • Framework duration48 monthsEvidence: “for a contract period of 48 months”
  • Supplier modelMulti-supplier frameworkEvidence: “seeking to establish a multi-supplier, Framework”
94% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified2 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
098581-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078afa
First published
19 Oct 2026
Last checked
19 Oct 2026, 16:37
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
19 Oct 2026
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