Published date: 18 September 2017

This notice was replaced on 9 February 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 9 February 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

  • Mining, basic metals and related products - 14000000

  • Stopwatches - 18523000

  • Polypropylene - 19732000

    • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

    • Games and toys; fairground amusements - 37500000

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

    • Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 39000000

    • Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42900000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1,200,000

Procurement reference

174_18

Published date

18 September 2017

Closing date

16 October 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2020

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

Framework for the supply of science equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and science equipment & chemicals for direct delivery to individual customer establishments.

Lot 1: Observation (inc compasses
Lot 2: Human, Plants and Animals.
Lot 3: Space & Earth Science.
Lot 4: Sound, Light, Measurement & Weight.
Lot 5: Electricity Magnetism & Forces.
Lot 6: Equipment, Resources & Kits.

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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; 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 is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 16/10/2017


More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 16/10/2017


About the buyer

Contact name

ESPO

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org