Award

Electronic Components & Associated Products

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Award

22 Aug 2024 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium has concluded the award of suppliers for the procurement titled "Electronic Components & Associated Products," encompassing various categories such as electronic components, tools and fixings, test and measurement equipment, and batteries. This procurement covers the entire United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and notable dates include the end of the tender period on 14th May 2024, with the framework agreement commencing on 1st July 2024 and running until 30th June 2028, subject to potential extensions. Valued at £88,000,000, this award serves the needs of several university purchasing consortia members, including NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, and CPC.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, tools, testing equipment, and batteries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the open procurement method and the variety of lots available. Large-scale suppliers such as APC Technology Group PLC, RS Components Limited, and Rapid Electronics, among others, have already secured awards, indicating the competitive nature of this tender. The scope of this agreement, both in terms of financial value and geographic coverage, provides an advantageous platform for businesses looking to expand their market reach within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Electronic Components & Associated Products

Notice Description

This second award notice concludes the award of suppliers to the framework agreement. NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC for Electronic Components and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Coverage on this agreement shall be national - all of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland. The following organisations have committed to this procurement: All Lots: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ac3054-9110-4e2a-98e3-231931812f72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

24910000 - Glues

24911200 - Adhesives

24951000 - Greases and lubricants

24951100 - Lubricants

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

31411000 - Alkaline batteries

31420000 - Primary batteries

31421000 - Lead batteries

31430000 - Electric accumulators

31440000 - Batteries

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31711000 - Electronic supplies

31711100 - Electronic components

31711500 - Parts of electronic assemblies

31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits

31712300 - Printed circuits

38341310 - Ammeters

38341320 - Voltmeters

38342000 - Oscilloscopes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

43830000 - Power tools

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44530000 - Fasteners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Lisa Blackburn
Contact Email
lisa.blackburn@nwupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1618003

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP

CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS

PREMIER FARNELL

RAPID ELECTRONICS

REXEL

RS COMPONENTS

SJ ELECTRONICS

TELONIC INSTRUMENTS

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