Published date: 13 September 2022
Last edited date: 13 September 2022
This notice was replaced on 23 March 2023
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 23 March 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Personal identification accessories - 30191140
Computer-related equipment - 30230000
Ultraviolet lamps - 31515000
Security equipment - 35121000
Identification badges - 35123400
Metal detectors - 35124000
Security cameras - 35125300
Armoured or reinforced safes, strongboxes and doors - 44421000
Electronic security lock - 44521120
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£780,000
Procurement reference
616_23
Published date
13 September 2022
Closing date
14 October 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 March 2023
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
A Framework for the supply of personal safety and security equipment.
Items bought through the framework are to be delivered in bulk to the ESPO Distribution Centre and to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis.
• Lot 1 - Supply of Personal Safety and Security Equipment to ESPO distribution centre - Supply Method A - Stock Items
• Lot 2 - Supply of Personal Safety and Security Equipment directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
• Lot 3 - Supply of Safes directly to ESPO customers - Supply Method B - Direct Delivery
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.
The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents.
This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.
Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.
Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.
To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '616_23' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website (documents can be found in the first question of the Online Questionnaire, but to see these you will first need to click on "Start my response" followed by "Edit" next to the Question set, and "Answer question" next to the first question).
More information
Links
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- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- Tender notice
- EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal
Additional text
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As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
About the buyer
Contact name
Catalogue Procurement Team
Address
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderb
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England
Website
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