This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2023 at 09:38

Tender

04 Aug 2022 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Purchasing Body ESPO has awarded a contract for drawing, measuring & geometry equipment under a framework agreement open to Public Bodies across the UK. The procurement process was initiated through a tender and the contract is now active. The goods procurement category falls under rulers with the main aim being the supply of essential educational equipment like rulers, compasses, set squares, and protractors, with delivery required to ESPO in Leicester. The contract was signed on 22nd November 2022.

This tender opportunity offers business growth prospects for suppliers of drawing, measuring & geometry equipment, especially those operating in the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. The contract value amounts to £551,302.16 in GBP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 6th September 2022, and the bid opening slated for the same day. The contract allows for possible extensions up to 23 months and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

153_23 Drawing, Measuring & Geometry Equipment

Notice Description

A framework for the supply of drawing, measuring and geometry equipment for use in Educational environments. The requirement includes, but is not limited to, products such as rulers, compasses, set squares, protractors. All goods are required for delivery to ESPO, Leicester.

Lot Information

Drawing, Measuring and Geometry Equipment

Items required include rulers, set squares, compasses, maths sets, board accessories, protractors and other drawing stencil equipment. All items are for bulk delivery to ESPO, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0358cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001629-2023
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£551,302 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
2
Supplier Names

Helix Trading Limited

Texet Sales Limited

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