--- title: "174_24 Science Consumables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-02-20" --- # 174_24 Science Consumables Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1accccf6-625f-4ffd-b8b2-d7d45cf63662.json) ## Summary The buying organisation Espo has awarded a contract for the supply of science consumables, including primary and secondary science resources, lab ware, and chemicals. The contract value is £960,000, with a contract period starting on 1st March 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. This tender was in the award stage as of 20th February 2024, with a procurement method of open procedure (above threshold). The tender deadline was 9th October 2023. This contract presents opportunities for SMEs and businesses in the goods industry category, especially those providing educational equipment and laboratory supplies. Companies interested in supplying science consumables for educational purposes suitable for primary and secondary education can benefit from competing in this procurement process led by Espo in Leicester, England. ## 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 secondary science curriculum. Lot 1 - Primary Science Lot 2 - Secondary Science Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained. Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using a credit rating agency. Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; 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 are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ecdd35-b21a-4076-ae1a-bde9e47395bf | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £960,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £960,000 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES LIMITED (T/A SLS SELECT EDUCATION | ## 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 - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39162000 - Educational equipment - 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories ## Release History - 20 Feb 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ecdd35-b21a-4076-ae1a-bde9e47395bf - 6 Sep 2023 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76df0a58-57be-46c2-bfc4-f8cc841e6a39 - 6 Sep 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76df0a58-57be-46c2-bfc4-f8cc841e6a39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49ecdd35-b21a-4076-ae1a-bde9e47395bf 20th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76df0a58-57be-46c2-bfc4-f8cc841e6a39 6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005544-2024 Find a Tender Contract award notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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