Published date: 25 July 2018

This notice was replaced on 29 November 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 29 November 2018)

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

  • Processed paper and paperboard - 30197600

  • Handicraft and art supplies - 37800000

  • Educational equipment - 39162000

    • Painters' brushes - 39224210

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,720,000

Procurement reference

161_19

Published date

25 July 2018

Closing date

24 August 2018

Contract start date

1 March 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2021

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 Supply of Artist brushes, Artist grounds, portfolios, easels and mats for delivery to ESPO's distribution centre and for direct delivery.

Lot 1: Artist Brushes
Lot 2: Painting Tools and Equipment
Lot 3: Artist Books, Pads and Papers
Lot 4: Canvasses and Wooden Easels
Lot 5: Drying Racks and Metal Easels
Lot 6: Portfolios
Lot 7: Pots, Palettes and Jars

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

The framework agreement 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 '161_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 24/08/2018

More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '161_19' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 24/08/2018

About the buyer

Contact name

Ms Rebecca Winterton

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England

Telephone

0116 294 4036

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org