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title: "626_20 - Plastic Storage Containers"
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# 626_20 - Plastic Storage Containers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c94bd08-9947-451f-99bb-82050ef947bb

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "626_20 - Plastic Storage Containers" is conducted by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) and falls under the goods category, specifically concerning various office equipment and supplies. This open tender, now complete, covered multiple lots for the supply of plastic storage containers and had a total estimated value of £560,000. The tender period closed on 16th August 2019, while the contract, awarded on 20th September 2019, commenced on 1st March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. Submissions for this tender were expected to be made through the East Midlands Tenders website, with an additional option to extend the framework agreement for up to 23 months.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of storage solutions, particularly those able to deliver bulk orders to various locations including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are considered suitable contenders for the tender. Companies focused on innovative storage solutions, such as stacking and nesting containers, may find this to be a fruitful avenue for business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Framework for supply of plastic storage containers for bulk delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre. Lot 1 - Non-Nesting Storage Solutions, Lot 2 - Nesting Storage Solutions, Lot 3 - ESPO SmartBuy Range. To tender: (a) go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) register; (c) search for tender opportunity '626_20'; (d) express an interest; (e) download the tender from the website. The Framework Agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00, 16/08/2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89a7372-0e0d-455d-ab8c-4d07525eb5c3 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £464,000 |
| 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

- 18 Oct 2019 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89a7372-0e0d-455d-ab8c-4d07525eb5c3
- 19 Jul 2019 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd830461-68bc-4033-b718-a221f8620c37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a89a7372-0e0d-455d-ab8c-4d07525eb5c3
  18th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd830461-68bc-4033-b718-a221f8620c37
  19th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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