This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Nov 2017 at 12:51

Tender

14 Jul 2017 at 09:47

Planning

18 May 2017 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, which seeks suppliers for the "237_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment" contract in the sports goods and equipment industry. This open procedure tender had a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 14 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2020, with a total estimated value of £1,600,000. The framework agreement includes the possibility of a 23-month extension, allowing for ongoing partnerships and delivery to various public bodies across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in athletic and gymnastics equipment. Companies equipped to supply and deliver a range of sports goods, including portable and fixed equipment such as trampolines and gym installations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses involved in large project installations, as well as those capable of efficient logistics to individual customer establishments, would greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

237_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment

Notice Description

The supply and delivery of athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment including trampolines and gymnasium/sports hall installations for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot No: 1 - Bulk supply of products for delivery to ESPO stores, covering: Athletics, Sports Day and Stopwatches. The supply of Athletics equipment including shotputs, discus, javelin, relay batons, stop watches, hurdles and high jump stands for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Supply of products for direct delivery to end user establishments, covering: Athletics Equipment and Kits. The supply of Athletics equipment including javelins, hurdles, high jump stands and athletic kits for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Soft and Early Years Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of soft gymnastic equipment and early ages gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Traditional Loose Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of traditional loose gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Fixed Gymnastic Equipment and Accessories. The supply of fixed equipment, mobile climbing frames and accessories for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 6 - Trampolines. The supply of mini tramps, trampolines and safety equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 7 - Large Project Installations. The supply, delivery and installation of large sports projects such as sports halls. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 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 Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '237_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e5751a0-8f02-4c52-8767-3e01f690fc60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c82bf9e-d916-4324-bc8d-b2ab062de2b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2017Expired
Award Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 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

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
13
Supplier Names

AST Limited

Bishop Sports and Leisure Ltd

Continental Sports Ltd

Eveque Leisure Equipment Ltd

Foams 4 Sports Ltd

Gamez Galore Ltd

Maudesport Ltd

Niels Larsen Ltd

Phillips-Tuftex Limited

Playlearn Ltd

Ravencourt Limited

Sportsafe UK Ltd

Universal Services (Sports Equipment) Limited

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