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174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals

Espo

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Feb 2018 at 10:25

Award Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2017 at 11:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Espo, based in Leicester, which is seeking suppliers for the "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals" framework. This initiative focuses on providing various science equipment and chemicals for distribution across various public bodies throughout the UK, including Local Authorities and Educational Establishments. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 18th September 2017, with an open procedure methodology expecting total contract values of £1,200,000 for an initial contract period from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender submission deadline was set for 16th October 2017 at 12:00 noon.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific supply sector, especially those specialising in educational materials, laboratory equipment, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework encourages diverse providers. Companies that can supply items ranging from laboratory equipment to educational toys will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their reach within the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals

Notice 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-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09d2bda4-6597-458f-b203-e6fd9db459a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1321a8-2b42-456b-9dc0-3dbb19174899
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products

18523000 - Stopwatches

19732000 - Polypropylene

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements

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

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

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Espo
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Bigjig Toys Ltd

COMMOTION LIMITED

DATA HARVEST GROUP LIMITED

Educational Advantage Ltd

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC GROUP LIMITED

LEARNING RESOURCES LIMITED

SCIENTIFIC AND CHEMICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED

SMITH SCIENTIFIC LIMITED

The Hira Company Ltd

Further Information

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