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205_26 Electrical Goods and Accessories

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 13:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Feb 2026 at 15:48

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

23 Oct 2025 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 16:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Apr 2025 at 13:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, is overseeing a procurement process for the "205_26 Electrical Goods and Accessories" framework, which focuses on the supply of various electrical appliances and accessories. This framework, valued at approximately £12,680,000, has been divided into four lots, encompassing domestic electrical appliances, audio-visual equipment, cameras and photographic equipment, and two-way radios. The procurement process has now reached the award stage as of March 2026, following the completion phase. The framework operates under an open procedure, allowing interested suppliers to compete fairly, with the initial contract period commencing on 1st April 2026, set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with options for renewal extending till 2030. The delivery locations span throughout the UK and other regions, catering needs via direct delivery to customer establishments and stocking items at the ESPO Distribution Centre in Leicester.

This tender provides substantial opportunity for suppliers in the electrical goods and accessories sector to expand their business and reach a wider audience across the UK. Suitable businesses for this tender include large-scale and SMEs with capabilities to supply and deliver goods such as white and brown goods, touchscreens, cameras, and audio-visual equipment. By participating, companies can elevate their market presence and secure regular business through ESPO's established distribution network, potentially benefiting from up to a further 24-month extension based on performance and market needs. The framework embodies an effective blend of competition and collaboration with the ESPO selecting suppliers offering the most advantageous solutions to their requirements, presenting a lucrative platform for growth in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

205_26 Electrical Goods and Accessories

Notice Description

ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of Electrical Appliances (white and brown goods), including but not limited to; washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, kettles, irons, televisions, visualisers, touchscreens, cameras, and two-way radios. For delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. The Framework is divided into 4 lots.

Lot Information

Electrical Appliances

Supply of domestic electrical appliances for delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 24 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Audio, Visual and Presentation Equipment

Supply of consumer and educational audio/visual products for delivery as stock items to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. Products to include (but not be limited to): * Visualisers * Interactive touchscreens * Headphone sets * Headphone and CD/radio/cassette player sets * Audio players * PA systems * SVGA/XGA/WXGA multimedia projectors * Full HD/3D multimedia projectors * Short throw projectors For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 24 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Cameras and Photographic Equipment

Supply of photographic cameras and associated equipment for direct delivery to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. Products to include (but not be limited to): * Compact digital cameras * Digital SLR cameras * Camcorders * Associated equipment For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 24 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Two-Way Radios

Supply and delivery of two-way radios directly to individual ESPO customer establishments throughout the UK. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove products throughout the life of the contract within the scope of the framework.

Renewal: Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 24 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Planning Information

The purpose of the Preliminary market engagement (PME) is to cover a range of topics designed to best explore our requirements in a possible future procurement. These topics may include: 1. develop ESPO's requirements and approach to the procurement 2. help better identify suitable suppliers in the market and their supply chains 3. understand products/service offerings from suppliers and the marketplace in general Engagement with suppliers is anticipated to be a mix of methods, including Requests for Information (RFI) and meetings (both virtual and/or in-person). Visits to supplier's premises may also be used where deemed to be of particular use. For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '205_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation - optional responses are required by 12/05/2025. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Notwithstanding the above process, as this procurement exercise is a renewal of an existing ESPO framework, ESPO reserves the right to engage with some, all or none of the incumbent suppliers appointed to the existing framework, alongside any additional suppliers identified following the above expression of interest and/or RFI exercise. Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, in this preliminary market engagement shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05096b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

30231320 - Touch screen monitors

32237000 - Walkie-talkies

32321000 - Television projection equipment

32324000 - Televisions

32340000 - Microphones and loudspeakers

32351000 - Accessories for sound and video equipment

38650000 - Photographic equipment

38652120 - Video projectors

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

39713000 - Electrical domestic appliances for cleaning; smoothing irons

39717000 - Fans and air-conditioning appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,680,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,680,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,680,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£10,566,666 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council, trading as 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
16
Supplier Names

2CL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

AUDITEL RENTAL AND SERVICE LIMITED

BANNER GROUP LIMITED

CURRYS GROUP LIMITED

DIGITAL DEVICES LIMITED

HUGHES TV AND AUDIO LIMITED

JULIAN ROCHE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (t/a Roche Audio Visual or Roche AV Pro)

KICKTEK LIMITED

PROJECT AUDIO VISUAL LTD

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS LIMITED

SFL MOBILE RADIO HOLDINGS LTD

STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED

STRIVE AV LIMITED

TEXET SALES LIMITED

THOMAS STONER SUPPLIES LIMITED

WAREHOUSE EXPRESS LIMITED (t/a Wex Photo Video)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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