--- title: "615B_18 Outdoor Furniture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2018-02-07" --- # 615B_18 Outdoor Furniture Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32c1b66a-081b-4fbb-b552-eb07e770847f.json) ## Summary ESPO is initiating a tender process for "615B_18 Outdoor Furniture", aimed at providing a national solution for outdoor furniture across the UK. This procurement, categorised under urban furniture and related items, is currently in the planning stage. The estimated total value of the framework is £3,000,000, including the option to extend the agreement for an additional 12 months. The contract period is set from 1st June 2018 to 31st January 2020. Interested vendors must register on the East Midlands Tenders portal by 28th February 2018 to express their interest. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor and urban furniture, particularly those manufacturing or supplying items such as smart bins, shelters, bollards, and outdoor seating. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate various public bodies, including local authorities and the NHS. Competing firms will find a diverse range of lots to engage with, making this an attractive opportunity for growth in the public procurement space. ## Notice The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for outdoor furniture. The framework will be awarded by lot on a national basis. The tender will be broken down into the following lots: * Lot 1A: Solar compacting smart bins (Purchase) * Lot 1B: Solar compacting smart bins (Lease) * Lot 2: Shelters and canopies * Lot 3: Metal outdoor furniture * Lot 4: Bollards The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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 To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '615B_18', (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 '615B_18', (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/4e56d0bf-0a01-4eee-a874-5b46828dade4 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 7 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34928100 - Crash barriers - 34928400 - Urban furniture - 39113000 - Miscellaneous seats and chairs - 39121200 - Tables - 39713300 - Rubbish compactors - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 44112100 - Shelters - 44115710 - Canopies - 44212321 - Bus shelters - 45233200 - Various surface works - 45262670 - Metalworking ## Release History - 7 Feb 2018 at 10:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e56d0bf-0a01-4eee-a874-5b46828dade4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e56d0bf-0a01-4eee-a874-5b46828dade4 7th February 2018 - Future 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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