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155_26 Glues, Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

Awarded to 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY, AGRITEL LIMITED, ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED +19 more

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO(buyer)

Published
Published 29 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 October 2025

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Overview

Leicestershire County Council (ESPO) has awarded a £16 million framework contract for the supply of glues, adhesives, and adhesive tapes to be delivered to its distribution centre in Leicester, divided into 3 lots. The contract was awarded on 22 January 2026 to 22 suppliers including 3M UK, Bostik Limited, Henkel Limited, and others. The framework is now in delivery.

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Lots (3)

  • Smartbuy Branded Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

    Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes that are packaged with ESPO's private label "Smartbuy" branding for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £4,000,000Won by FLIPFILE LIMITEDWon by HAINENKO LIMITED
  • Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes

    Bulk supply of Adhesives & Adhesive Tapes for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £3,666,667Won by 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYWon by AGRITEL LIMITEDWon by ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITEDWon by BOSTIK LIMITEDWon by BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITEDWon by BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITEDWon by DALER-ROWNEY LIMITEDWon by FLIPFILE LIMITEDWon by HABICO LIMITEDWon by HAINENKO LIMITEDWon by HENKEL LIMITEDWon by PAKEX (UK) PLCWon by PAVO Sales B.V.Won by PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITEDWon by RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLCWon by SAMUEL GRANT (LEEDS) LIMITEDWon by TEXET SALES LIMITEDWon by WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED
  • Premium Glue Sticks

    Bulk supply of premium branded Glue Sticks suitable for office and educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £8,333,333Won by BIC U.K. LIMITEDWon by EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTDWon by HENKEL LIMITEDWon by Kores Europe s.r.o.Won by NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED (previously NEWELL RUBBERMAID UK LIMITED)

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 April 2025
Questions by
15 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
GluesGummed or adhesive paperAdhesive tape

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,000,000
Award date
22 January 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winners
  • 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
  • AGRITEL LIMITED
  • ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED
  • BIC U.K. LIMITED
  • BOSTIK LIMITED
  • BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED
  • BRUCE DOUGLAS MARKETING LIMITED
  • DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED
  • EASTPOINT GLOBAL LTD
  • FLIPFILE LIMITED
  • HABICO LIMITED
  • HAINENKO LIMITED
  • HENKEL LIMITED
  • Kores Europe s.r.o.
  • NEWELL BRANDS UK LIMITED (previously NEWELL RUBBERMAID UK LIMITED)
  • PAKEX (UK) PLC
  • PAVO Sales B.V.
  • PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED
  • RAPESCO OFFICE PRODUCTS PLC
  • SAMUEL GRANT (LEEDS) LIMITED
  • TEXET SALES LIMITED
  • WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    31 March 2026

  2. Contract

    29 January 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    19 September 2025

  4. Planning Update

    18 June 2025

  5. Planning Update

    4 June 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    29 April 2025

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