22_24 Packaging Materials and the Supply and Collection of Pallets

ESPO has undertaken a procurement process to appoint a number of suppliers to facilitate the purchase of packaging materials and the supply and collection of pallets for use by ESPO. The framework will include, but may not be limited to, the supply of corrugated cardboard cartons, cardboard trays, adhesive labels, packaging tape, tape dispensers, pallet wrap, bubble wrap, machine strapping coil, polythene bags, bailing twine, document wallets, board liner, wrapping paper and pallets. Lot 1 - Corrugated Cardboard (Cartons) Lot 2 - Adhesive Labels Lot 3 - Plastic and Other Packaging Materials Lot 4 - Supply of Pallets and the Collection of Surplus or Damaged Pallets The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As part of the on-going contract management process, throughout the period of the Framework Agreement, ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Supplier by reference to credit rating agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the Supplier on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the changes, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the Supplier from the Framework.