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title: "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals"
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# 174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09d2bda4-6597-458f-b203-e6fd9db459a1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Espo, based in Leicester, which is seeking suppliers for the "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals" framework. This initiative focuses on providing various science equipment and chemicals for distribution across various public bodies throughout the UK, including Local Authorities and Educational Establishments. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 18th September 2017, with an open procedure methodology expecting total contract values of £1,200,000 for an initial contract period from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender submission deadline was set for 16th October 2017 at 12:00 noon.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific supply sector, especially those specialising in educational materials, laboratory equipment, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the framework encourages diverse providers. Companies that can supply items ranging from laboratory equipment to educational toys will find this a suitable opportunity to expand their reach within the public procurement market.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of science equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and science equipment & chemicals for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot 1: Observation (inc compasses Lot 2: Human, Plants and Animals. Lot 3: Space & Earth Science. Lot 4: Sound, Light, Measurement & Weight. Lot 5: Electricity Magnetism & Forces. Lot 6: Equipment, Resources & Kits. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1321a8-2b42-456b-9dc0-3dbb19174899 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | BIGJIG TOYS; COMMOTION; DATA HARVEST GROUP; EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGE; INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC GROUP; LEARNING RESOURCES; SCIENTIFIC AND CHEMICAL SUPPLIES; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SMITH SCIENTIFIC; THE HIRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 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

- 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 18523000 - Stopwatches
- 19732000 - Polypropylene
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1321a8-2b42-456b-9dc0-3dbb19174899
- 18 Sep 2017 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7cf6ff-cf25-4cd5-865a-a82a26667d9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de1321a8-2b42-456b-9dc0-3dbb19174899
  9th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b7cf6ff-cf25-4cd5-865a-a82a26667d9d
  18th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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