This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2022 at 09:25

Tender

22 Jul 2021 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "67_22 - First Aid Consumables and Furniture” is initiated by ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, UK. This tender is aimed at procuring medical consumables and equipment under the goods category. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender was originally announced on 25th January 2022, with key contracts valued at £1,250,000 for Lot 1 and £150,000 for Lot 2. The delivery of goods is to be made to ESPO's warehouse as well as directly to customers throughout the UK. Bids were accepted until 23rd August 2021, with a contract period running until 31st March 2024, allowing for further extensions. This procurement process had significant engagement, receiving a total of 15 bids for each lot.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of first aid products, medical consumables, and related furniture, particularly those classified as SMEs. Suppliers that can meet quality standards, such as BHTA accreditation, are particularly well-positioned to compete for the contract. Additionally, companies with capacity for bulk delivery and a network to service clients nationwide would find advantageous positioning in this framework. Engaging in this contract could facilitate growth by providing access to a widespread customer base and the potential for repeat orders due to the framework agreement’s option for extension.

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Notice Title

67_22 - First Aid Consumables and Furniture

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of first-aid consumables and equipment to be delivered to ESPO's warehouse and first aid furniture to be delivered directly to individual ESPO customers in varying quantities on a national basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - First Aid Consumables

Supply of bulk first aid consumables for delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - First Aid Furniture and Equipment

Supply of first aid furniture and equipment for direct delivery to individual ESPO customers.

Options: The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002108-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141110 - Dressings

33141111 - Adhesive dressings

33141112 - Plasters

33141114 - Medical gauze

33141117 - Cotton wool

33141118 - Wipes

33171210 - Resuscitation mask

33182100 - Defibrillator

33192000 - Medical furniture

33631600 - Antiseptics and disinfectants

33711500 - Skin-care products

33750000 - Baby care products

38412000 - Thermometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
8
Supplier Names

Aero Healthcare Ltd

Beeswift Limited

Crest Medical Ltd

Koolpak Ltd

Medisave UK LTD

Reliance Medical Ltd

Safety First Aid Group

St John Ambulance

Further Information

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