--- title: "Electronic Components & Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Electronic Components & Associated Products Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-304a8d22-7ee8-4a05-8f29-a3bccb5dee21.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium has concluded the award of suppliers for the procurement titled "Electronic Components & Associated Products," encompassing various categories such as electronic components, tools and fixings, test and measurement equipment, and batteries. This procurement covers the entire United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and notable dates include the end of the tender period on 14th May 2024, with the framework agreement commencing on 1st July 2024 and running until 30th June 2028, subject to potential extensions. Valued at £88,000,000, this award serves the needs of several university purchasing consortia members, including NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, and CPC. This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic components, tools, testing equipment, and batteries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the open procurement method and the variety of lots available. Large-scale suppliers such as APC Technology Group PLC, RS Components Limited, and Rapid Electronics, among others, have already secured awards, indicating the competitive nature of this tender. The scope of this agreement, both in terms of financial value and geographic coverage, provides an advantageous platform for businesses looking to expand their market reach within the UK public sector. ## Notice This second award notice concludes the award of suppliers to the framework agreement. NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC for Electronic Components and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Coverage on this agreement shall be national - all of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland. The following organisations have committed to this procurement: All Lots: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ac3054-9110-4e2a-98e3-231931812f72 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £88,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £88,000,000 | | 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6FP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP; CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS; PREMIER FARNELL; RAPID ELECTRONICS; REXEL; RS COMPONENTS; SJ ELECTRONICS; TELONIC INSTRUMENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 24910000 - Glues - 24911200 - Adhesives - 24951000 - Greases and lubricants - 24951100 - Lubricants - 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries - 31411000 - Alkaline batteries - 31420000 - Primary batteries - 31421000 - Lead batteries - 31430000 - Electric accumulators - 31440000 - Batteries - 31710000 - Electronic equipment - 31711000 - Electronic supplies - 31711100 - Electronic components - 31711500 - Parts of electronic assemblies - 31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits - 31712300 - Printed circuits - 38341310 - Ammeters - 38341320 - Voltmeters - 38342000 - Oscilloscopes - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 43830000 - Power tools - 44510000 - Tools - 44511000 - Hand tools - 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools - 44530000 - Fasteners ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ac3054-9110-4e2a-98e3-231931812f72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05ac3054-9110-4e2a-98e3-231931812f72 22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members - http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/ - http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://nwupc.ac.uk/ - https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list - https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members - https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members - https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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