This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2024 at 15:04

Award

10 Jul 2024 at 16:04

Tender

29 Feb 2024 at 18:48

Summary of the contracting process

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully established a framework agreement aimed at procuring electronic components and associated products for institutions across the UK. This procurement process commenced with a tender announcement on 29th February 2024 and was followed by a series of awards on 11th June 2024 and 6th August 2024. The framework agreement, categorised under CPV 31711100 for electronic components, spans several lots, including electronic components and development boards, tools and fixings, test and measurement equipment, and rechargeable & single-use batteries. This open procurement method covers a comprehensive 24-month initial period starting from 1st July 2024, with the potential for extensions up to 30th June 2028, ensuring comprehensive national coverage across the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for suppliers to tap into a large market across various institutions such as universities, local authorities, NHS bodies, and registered social landlords. The lots within this framework cater to diverse supplier capabilities ranging from electronic components to tools and fixing equipment. Moreover, the inclusion of prominent suppliers like Rapid Electronics, Rexel UK Ltd, RS Components Limited, and Premier Farnell highlights this framework's strong commercial underpinning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies alike can benefit from streamlined procurement processes, enabling them to enhance market presence and drive business growth through long-term, multi-lot supply arrangements to numerous high-profile UK institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electronic Components & Associated Products

Notice Description

This second award notice concludes the award of suppliers to the framework agreement. NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Electronic Components and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Coverage on this agreement shall be national - all of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland. The following organisations have committed to this procurement, All Lots: NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, CPC.

Lot Information

Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products

Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; diodes, cables, capacitors, resistors, switches, transistors, voltage regulators, fuses, jack plugs, circuit boards and components, development boards, bulbs, silicone, grease, pastes, robotics components, student kits, programmable devices, integrated circuits (both digital and analogue types), single board computers, microcontrollers, LED's, custom printed circuit boards . This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Tools and Fixings

Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; hand tools and electrical tools including but not limited to saws, jigsaws, drills, drill bits, soldering irons, pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, socket sets, bradawl, hammers and mallets, tape measures, circular saws, routing tools, ladders, files, chisel, clamps, vice, wrench, bolt cutters, allen keys, level, planes, tool boxes, knifes, work benches, sanders, hot air guns, glue guns, consumables for tools, blades, discs, nuts and bolts, tools powered by rechargeable batteries. Fixings including but not limited to glues, adhesives, screws and nails. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Test and Measurement Equipment

Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; digital storage scopes, oscilloscopes, power supply units, probes, test kits, microwave leakage detectors, probes, thermal imagers, spectrum analysers, software defined test and measurement equipment, benchtop environmental test chambers, multi-meters, test and measurement associated software, support and warranty packages. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries

Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries and accessories (AAA, AA, C, D, PP3), coin cells, button cells, lead acid batteries, camera, laptop and phone batteries, emergency light batteries, tool batteries, chargers for aforementioned batteries. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Multi-Purpose Lot

Lot 5 - Mulit-Purpose Lot covers a combined requirement for two or more of the following categories of product: Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products, Tools and Fixings, Test and Measurement Equipment; and Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries. Where Member Institutions have a requirement for the supply of products under two or more of the above categories, they may call off separately from the relevant lots of lots 1-4 or they may use the multi-purpose lot 5 via a single call-off. Lot 5 should not be used to call off for requirements relating only to a single category. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04447d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027302-2024
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

24910000 - Glues

24911200 - Adhesives

24951000 - Greases and lubricants

24951100 - Lubricants

31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries

31411000 - Alkaline batteries

31420000 - Primary batteries

31421000 - Lead batteries

31430000 - Electric accumulators

31440000 - Batteries

31710000 - Electronic equipment

31711000 - Electronic supplies

31711100 - Electronic components

31711500 - Parts of electronic assemblies

31712110 - Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies

31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits

31712300 - Printed circuits

38341310 - Ammeters

38341320 - Voltmeters

38342000 - Oscilloscopes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

43830000 - Power tools

44510000 - Tools

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

44530000 - Fasteners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6FP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

APC Technology Group PLC

City Electrical Factors Limited

Premier Farnell

RS Components Limited

Rapid Electronics

Rexel UK Ltd

SJ Electronics Ltd

Telonic Instruments Ltd

Further Information

Notice URLs

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