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title: "3196_17 ESPO Warehouse Automation"
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# 3196_17 ESPO Warehouse Automation

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a3cdf27-513f-4512-8553-4d82e70586df

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a planned tender by ESPO for the project titled "3196_17 ESPO Warehouse Automation." This project falls under the mechanical handling equipment industry category and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The total budget for the project is £2,500,000, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2018 and concluding on 31st July 2020. Interested parties should note that this is a Prior Information Notice, and while tender documentation is yet to be released, a future notice date is scheduled for 29th September 2017 to express an interest in the opportunity.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in warehouse automation and mechanical handling solutions, particularly those capable of providing integrated systems like powered conveyors and associated equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to accommodate a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to significant business growth while enhancing operational efficiencies for the contracting authority.

## Notice

The supply, installation and commissioning of an integrated automated order processing and load sorting solution, comprising powered conveyors, a carton erector, label applicator, document inserter, carton closer and parcel sorter. A WCS will be required to dynamically control this system, which must integrate with existing IT systems. To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 3196_17, (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 3196_17, (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e54b9cf-ec72-40c5-b006-bc0fbe9f12ed |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2017 at 10:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e54b9cf-ec72-40c5-b006-bc0fbe9f12ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e54b9cf-ec72-40c5-b006-bc0fbe9f12ed
  10th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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