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title: "237_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment"
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# 237_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e5751a0-8f02-4c52-8767-3e01f690fc60

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body located in Leicester, which seeks suppliers for the "237_18 Athletics and Gymnastics Equipment" contract in the sports goods and equipment industry. This open procedure tender had a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 14 August 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2018 and will conclude on 31 March 2020, with a total estimated value of £1,600,000. The framework agreement includes the possibility of a 23-month extension, allowing for ongoing partnerships and delivery to various public bodies across the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in athletic and gymnastics equipment. Companies equipped to supply and deliver a range of sports goods, including portable and fixed equipment such as trampolines and gym installations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses involved in large project installations, as well as those capable of efficient logistics to individual customer establishments, would greatly benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

The supply and delivery of athletics equipment and portable and fixed gymnastics equipment including trampolines and gymnasium/sports hall installations for delivery to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester and for delivery direct to individual customer establishments. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot No: 1 - Bulk supply of products for delivery to ESPO stores, covering: Athletics, Sports Day and Stopwatches. The supply of Athletics equipment including shotputs, discus, javelin, relay batons, stop watches, hurdles and high jump stands for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot No: 2 - Supply of products for direct delivery to end user establishments, covering: Athletics Equipment and Kits. The supply of Athletics equipment including javelins, hurdles, high jump stands and athletic kits for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 3 - Soft and Early Years Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of soft gymnastic equipment and early ages gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 4 - Traditional Loose Gymnastic Equipment. The supply of traditional loose gymnastic equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 5 - Fixed Gymnastic Equipment and Accessories. The supply of fixed equipment, mobile climbing frames and accessories for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 6 - Trampolines. The supply of mini tramps, trampolines and safety equipment for delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot No: 7 - Large Project Installations. The supply, delivery and installation of large sports projects such as sports halls. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 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 Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '237_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/08/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c82bf9e-d916-4324-bc8d-b2ab062de2b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | AST; BISHOP SPORTS AND LEISURE; CONTINENTAL SPORTS; EVEQUE LEISURE EQUIPMENT; FOAMS 4 SPORTS; GAMEZ GALORE; MAUDESPORT; NIELS LARSEN; PHILLIPS-TUFTEX; PLAYLEARN; RAVENCOURT; SPORTSAFE; UNIVERSAL SERVICES (SPORTS EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 12:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c82bf9e-d916-4324-bc8d-b2ab062de2b5
- 14 Jul 2017 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c82bf9e-d916-4324-bc8d-b2ab062de2b5
- 18 May 2017 at 08:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c46d685-2c13-4a31-99db-90d6e9986f0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c82bf9e-d916-4324-bc8d-b2ab062de2b5
  14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c46d685-2c13-4a31-99db-90d6e9986f0b
  18th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  Link

## 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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