Planning

174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals

ESPO

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20 Jul 2017 at 09:54

Planning

20 Jul 2017 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is planning a tender titled "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals," aimed at supplying science equipment and chemicals to their distribution centre in Leicester and directly to customer establishments. This procurement falls under the category of "Basic inorganic and organic chemicals," with additional classifications including medical equipment, laboratory equipment, and various machinery. The budget for this contract is £1,200,000, segmented into two fiscal periods: £300,000 for 2018/2019 and £300,000 for 2019/2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2020. A future notice date for expressing interest is set for 4th August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, chemicals, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The tender covers a wide range of items across various domains, enabling businesses to participate based on their specialisations, whether in educational supplies, laboratory tools, or safety equipment. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to stable contracts and long-term partnerships with ESPO and its network of customers.

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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 and chemicals or direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot 1 - Observation (inc compasses) Lot 2 - Human, Plants and Animals Lot 3 - Space and Earth Science Lot 4 - Sound, Light, Measurement and Weight Lot 5 - Electricity Magnetism and Forces Lot 6 - Equipment, Resources and Kits Lot 7 - Chemicals To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee6d994a-72ef-4d2e-a84b-5d3321e514f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f54b-1ae3-4639-8b13-462edc1cafd9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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)

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

33100000 - Medical equipments

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

37520000 - Toys

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

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
ESPO
Contact Email
tenders@espo.org
Contact Phone
+44 1162944014

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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