Tender

Photographic Equipment and Consumables (framework agreement for)

NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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Tender

03 Oct 2019 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is initiating a tender for a framework agreement for Photographic Equipment and Consumables, with a total estimated value of £28 million. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on items such as DSLR cameras, lenses, and photographic services. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 29th October 2019. This process is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the photographic equipment sector, particularly SMEs that can offer a variety of photographic and ancillary goods. Companies specialising in cameras, lighting, and printing services would be well-suited to compete, as this framework agreement is intended to establish multiple providers. Engaging in this tender allows suppliers to potentially secure long-term contracts and strengthen their business within the higher education sector across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Photographic Equipment and Consumables (framework agreement for)

Notice Description

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of APUC, NEUPC, SUPC, LUPC, HEPCW and CPC for Photographic Equipment & Consumables. Photographic Equipment and Consumables includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; DSLR Cameras, Compact System Cameras, Medium Format Cameras, Action Cameras, Camcorders, Lenses, Lighting, Specialist Printers, Tripods and Gimbals, Drones, Memory Cards, Film, Filters, Photographic Paper, Negatives, Tripod Bags and Camera Bags. This list is not exhaustive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e788f288-1eae-40b9-8896-f039170c9585
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

24931000 - Photographic plates and films

32354300 - Photographic film

38650000 - Photographic equipment

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3HZ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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