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title: "204_20 - Swimming Pool Chemicals"
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# 204_20 - Swimming Pool Chemicals

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91882472-13ec-483a-a433-296b05c69d61

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "204_20 - Swimming Pool Chemicals" framework agreement is being led by ESPO, a well-established central purchasing body based in Leicester, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on water-treatment chemicals and related equipment for swimming pools. The tender process, which has an open procurement method, was published on 16 January 2020, with a submission deadline for tenders set for 12:00 noon on 14 February 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2020 and will potentially extend for an additional two years, with an estimated total value of £3,200,000, inclusive of the option period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of water-treatment chemicals and pool equipment, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies able to meet the requirements set out by ESPO and those positioned to adapt to the competitive eAuction processes may find success in bidding for these contracts. Public bodies across the UK, including local authorities and educational institutions, will be among the primary customers benefiting from the awarded contracts, thus opening pathways for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

This framework is for the supply of swimming pool chemicals. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. 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 at 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; 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: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org,(b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '204_20' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/02/2020. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org,(b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '204_20' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the closing date and time for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 14/02/2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ffc75b-e466-48fd-bad4-48676af2eeb4 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRENNTAG; COMPLETE POOL CONTROLS; INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 24962000 - Water-treatment chemicals
- 43324100 - Equipment for swimming pools

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ffc75b-e466-48fd-bad4-48676af2eeb4
- 16 Jan 2020 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e3f838-b445-46f6-8bd8-d60f10d02e1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ffc75b-e466-48fd-bad4-48676af2eeb4
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e3f838-b445-46f6-8bd8-d60f10d02e1d
  16th January 2020 - 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

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