Published date: 3 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 27 January 2022

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

Awarded contract (published 27 January 2022)

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

  • Coffee, tea and related products - 15860000

  • Electronic scales and accessories - 38311000

  • Thermometers - 38412000

    • Display cases - 39171000

    • Kitchen equipment - 39221000

    • Catering supplies - 39222000

    • Knives and scissors - 39241000

    • Glassware - 39299000

    • Light catering equipment - 39311000

    • Food-preparation equipment - 39312000

    • Electric coffee makers - 39711310

    • Electric tea makers - 39711320

    • Scales - 42923200

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£2,540,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN551234-95093283

Published date

3 August 2021

Closing date

3 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2024

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

A framework for the supply of Light Catering Equipment for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to ESPO customers, nationally.

The framework covers: cookware, tableware and catering trolleys.

Lot 1 - Tableware
Lot 2 - Polycarbonate
Lot 3 - Food Preparation
Lot 4 - Cookware
Lot 5 - Utensils and Packs
Lot 6 - Measuring Equipment
Lot 7 - Tea and Coffee Making
Lot 8 - Catalogue Directs
Lot 9 - Contingency Supply of Light Catering Equipment

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

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '339_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the website.

More information

Links

Additional text

ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No. 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/