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# 96_25 Tools and Ironmongery

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c84fe620-5bb4-40b6-81ac-8c3cdca69cc9

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## Summary

ESPO, the buying organisation, has awarded a multiple supplier framework contract for the supply of tools and ironmongery, titled "96_25 Tools and Ironmongery". The contract falls under the industry category of workshop equipment and tools, and covers the entire United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the Award stage on 26 February 2025. Key deadlines included the tender submission closing date on 7 October 2024, and the contract period runs from 1 February 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 22 months. The total estimated value of the contract is £3,400,000 excluding VAT, through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that specialise in the supply of hand tools, garden tools, power tools, and ironmongery. The framework is designed to cater to various public bodies, including local authorities, educational establishments, and central government departments. Successful suppliers will benefit from an extensive client base across the public sector, with the chance to enter into additional commercial agreements with ESPO Trading Limited. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses that can ensure stable financial standing and competitive offerings through possible eAuction processes for subsequent call-off contracts.

## Notice

Multiple supplier framework for supply of tools and ironmongery. Lot 1 - Hand Tools Lot 2 - Garden Tools Lot 3 - Power Tools Lot 4 - Ironmongery Lot 5 - National Framework Lot 1 has however not been awarded. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated value stated (which is captured in this notice as a Value excluding VAT) includes the option period. This contract will contain a contract monitoring clause which will require suppliers to ensure that there is no material detrimental change in their financial standing and/or their credit rating (as determined by use of a Credit Reference Agency). Bi-annual review meetings will be held. 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. 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. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b56f3-5531-411f-abe9-5987a7728392 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| 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 | INSIGHT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED (T/A INSIGHT SECURITY; SOUTHERN POWER TOOLS AND ABRASIVES; T.W. ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b56f3-5531-411f-abe9-5987a7728392
- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75b76a1-f4bb-4ef5-a3b5-b7d72aeda061
- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75b76a1-f4bb-4ef5-a3b5-b7d72aeda061

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3b56f3-5531-411f-abe9-5987a7728392
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75b76a1-f4bb-4ef5-a3b5-b7d72aeda061
  30th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '96_25' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed).
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007314-2025
  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

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