Published date: 14 October 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 9 September 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Basic inorganic and organic chemicals - 24300000

  • Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds - 24311000

  • Laboratory glassware - 33793000

    • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

    • Laboratory pipettes and accessories - 38437000

    • Educational equipment - 39162000

    • Teaching equipment - 39162100

    • Teaching supplies - 39162110

    • Training aids and devices - 39162200

    • Laboratory centrifuges and accessories - 42931100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,600,000

Procurement reference

ESPO001-DN424192-61136697

Published date

14 October 2019

Closing date

9 September 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2022

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 science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education. A fully comprehensive range is required, including class kits, lab ware, scientific equipment and instruments, as well as a complete range of chemicals suitable for use in experiments relevant to the delivery of the secondary science curriculum. Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments.

Lot 1: Primary Education Science - Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester, and also to individual ESPO customers. It is envisaged that this Lot will be awarded to one supplier. ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded supplier including but not limited to: product selection, product images and descriptions.

Lot 2: Secondary Education Science - Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester, and also to individual ESPO customers. It is envisaged that this Lot will be awarded to one supplier. ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded supplier including but not limited to: product selection, product images and descriptions, and safety information for chemicals.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 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.

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_20' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

174_20 - Science Resources and Equipment for Primary and Secondary Education

  • Opportunity
  • Published 12 August 2019

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_20' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

Award information

Awarded date

1 October 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2020

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Total value of contract

£1,600,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

International Scientific Group Ltd (Edulab)

Address

Karoo Close
Bexwell Industrial Estate
Bexwell
Norfolk
PE38 9GA

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Catalogue Procurement Team

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Telephone

+44 1162944084

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

http://www.espo.org/