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title: "174_20 - Science Resources and Equipment for Primary and Secondary Education"
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# 174_20 - Science Resources and Equipment for Primary and Secondary Education

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08301919-5d1a-4385-82b8-c31656a4d98c

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## Summary

The ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "174_20 - Science Resources and Equipment for Primary and Secondary Education." This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically requiring a comprehensive range of science resources suitable for key stages 1 to 4 in education. The tender closing date was at midday on 9 September 2019, with the awarded contract commencing on 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2022, with an option for a 24-month extension. The framework agreement includes two lots for primary and secondary education science resources and may leverage an eAuction process for subsequent call-off contracts. The location of delivery is the ESPO central distribution centre in Leicester and directly to customer establishments across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in educational supplies and equipment, particularly those providing science kits, laboratory instruments, and related chemicals. Companies positioned to excel in this tender would include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver high-quality educational products alongside catalogue support. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate capability in product selection, safety information provision, and possibly engage in an eAuction mechanism for ongoing contract management.

## Notice

A framework for the supply of science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education. A fully comprehensive range is required, including class kits, lab ware, scientific equipment and instruments, as well as a complete range of chemicals suitable for use in experiments relevant to the delivery of the secondary science curriculum. Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments. Lot 1: Primary Education Science - Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester, and also to individual ESPO customers. It is envisaged that this Lot will be awarded to one supplier. ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded supplier including but not limited to: product selection, product images and descriptions. Lot 2: Secondary Education Science - Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester, and also to individual ESPO customers. It is envisaged that this Lot will be awarded to one supplier. ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded supplier including but not limited to: product selection, product images and descriptions, and safety information for chemicals. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_20' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_20' d)Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing time and date for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 09/09/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695e4f2b-fdaa-4cb0-940d-a9303fc5f11a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC GROUP LTD (EDULAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2019 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695e4f2b-fdaa-4cb0-940d-a9303fc5f11a
- 12 Aug 2019 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6228cfd-9628-422d-94a6-8d52ad8724b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/695e4f2b-fdaa-4cb0-940d-a9303fc5f11a
  14th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6228cfd-9628-422d-94a6-8d52ad8724b5
  12th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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