--- title: "626_24 Plastic Storage Containers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2024-02-15" --- # 626_24 Plastic Storage Containers Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5309531a-3221-4730-b73b-18b1cbdfd42c.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Espo involves the award of a contract for Plastic Storage Containers. This procurement falls under the goods category with a total contract value of 1,000,000 GBP. The tender process is open, and interested parties can access the tender documents until the deadline on 22nd September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st March 2024 and end on 31st March 2026. Espo, the contracting authority, is based in Leicester, England. This tender for Plastic Storage Containers provides an opportunity for SMEs and other businesses to participate in supplying goods to public bodies in the UK. Businesses in the office equipment and supplies industry, particularly those involved in storage containers and crates, are well-suited to compete. The contract extension option further enhances the potential for long-term partnerships and business growth within the specified geographical regions. ## Notice Framework for Supply of Plastic Storage Containers for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre: Lot 1 - Non-Nesting Solutions Lot 2 - Nesting Solutions 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/f6946ab2-854b-4741-81c7-6f8a7404a303 | | 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 | 15 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | REALLY USEFUL PRODUCTS; STRATA PRODUCTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies - 44613400 - Storage containers - 44619300 - Crates ## Release History - 15 Feb 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6946ab2-854b-4741-81c7-6f8a7404a303 - 22 Aug 2023 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7a265-af42-49f2-8db5-03223e443bdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6946ab2-854b-4741-81c7-6f8a7404a303 15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29d7a265-af42-49f2-8db5-03223e443bdf 22nd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005066-2024 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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