--- title: "Framework Agreement for Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Framework Agreement for Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d42695b8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is seeking bidders for its Framework Agreement for Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. This procurement process falls under the goods category and is currently at the award stage. The Framework Agreement will run from 1st March 2016 to 29th February 2020, with an option to extend based on performance. Tender applications were due by 1:00 PM on 23rd October 2015, and the tender encompasses three lots: supply of plumbing and sanitary equipment; heating equipment; and a one-stop shop for related services. This is an open procurement conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing member institutions to participate in the framework. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the plumbing, heating, and sanitary ware sectors to expand their operations. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or distribution of plumbing materials and associated services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the open nature of the procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also play an important role in supplying specific lots, potentially enhancing their market presence and capabilities through public sector engagement. ## Notice The NWUPC has a requirement to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Plumbing, Sanitary and Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. NWUPC is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations') on behalf of Member Institutions of NWUPC, NEUPC, HEPCW, SUPC, LUPC and CPC. The NWUPC is establishing the Framework Agreement as a central purchasing body for itself and Its Member Institutions (Other Contracting Bodies (OCB)). This means that Member Institutions referred to in the OJEU Notice may also participate in the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1.1.2016 for an initial period of 24 months until 31.12.2017 with the option to extend the Framework Agreement for 12 months until 31.12.2018 and a further 12 months until 31.12.2019 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 lots as follows: Lot 1 -- Supply of Plumbing and Sanitary Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. Lot 2 -- Supply of Heating Equipment, Supplies and Associated Services. Lot 3 -- One Stop Shop. The Tenderer can apply for a single lot or for multiple lots. You only need to complete and return 1 ITT document no matter how many lots you are applying for. However you must indicate in section 4 Lot Application which of the lots You wish to apply for. You will also have to complete any lot specific pricing documents. A full list of the documents required for a complete tender submission is provided in section 19 Document Check-list. Each bid will be assessed on its own merits and each lot will be awarded separately. Successful award on a particular lot does not enable You to supply under any other lot. Deadline for submitting your tender return 13.00 hrs on Friday 23rd October 2015 through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home Please obtain the tender documents and further clarifications through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home Please submit your clarifications through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home Additional information: Deadline for submitting your tender return 13.00 hrs on Friday 23rd October 2015 through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home Please obtain the tender documents and further clarifications through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home Please submit your clarifications through In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c21679-f8c2-411c-b2f6-f4c71f0a5260 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2015 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | BSS GROUP; CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES; JEWSON LIMITED T/A GRAHAM; PTS GROUP; SAINT GOBAIN BUILDING DISTRIBUTION LIMITED T/A BASSETS; SCREWFIX DIRECT; TRAVIS PERKINS; TRAVIS PERKINS TRADING; WOLSELEY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment - 44111000 - Building materials - 44115000 - Building fittings - 44161000 - Pipelines - 44162000 - Piping - 44163000 - Pipes and fittings - 44164000 - Casing and tubing - 44165000 - Hoses, risers and sleeves - 44167000 - Various pipe fittings - 44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen - 44411000 - Sanitary ware - 44620000 - Central-heating radiators and boilers and parts ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c21679-f8c2-411c-b2f6-f4c71f0a5260 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c21679-f8c2-411c-b2f6-f4c71f0a5260 25th September 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home e-tendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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