Published date: 29 July 2016

This notice was replaced on 29 July 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 January 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 37000000

  • Sports goods and equipment - 37400000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,100,000

Procurement reference

238_17

Published date

29 July 2016

Closing date

26 August 2016

Contract start date

1 February 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The supply of physical education, swimming and fitness equipment, games and mats for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
Lot No: 1 - Physical Education Equipment - The supply of Physical Education Equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
Lot No: 2 - Swimming Equipment - The supply of Swimming Equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
Lot No: 3 - Fitness Equipment - The supply of Fitness Equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
Lot No: 4 - Gymnastic, Landing and Exercise Mats & Mat Trolleys - The supply of Gymnastic, Landing and Exercise Mats & Mat Trolleys to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
Lot No: 5 - Indoor & Outdoor Games - The supply of Indoor and Outdoor Games to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authority Councils; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies and Local Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; Any Public Body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Full details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

Please note, the closing date for submission of tender is 12:00 noon, 26/08/2016.

More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '238_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.
Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made only via the 'East Midlands Tenders' E-tendering portal, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded.
All documents pertaining to this opportunity will be available for download via the portal. Please ensure you are able to download all files after accessing the portal.
If you have any query regarding the content or require further information, please use the discussion tools provided within the website. If you experience any problems with registration or expression of interest, please refer any queries on Portal operation to support@due-north.com or telephone +44 1670597136.

About the buyer

Contact name

ESPO

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org