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title: "Electronic Components and Associated Products"
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# Electronic Components and Associated Products

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da8d3a05-ac62-4e5d-9a07-01ee10c5a994

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## Summary

The NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED has established a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Electronic Components and Associated Products, with a total contract value of £22,000,000. This tender commenced on 1st January 2020 and is expected to run until 31st December 2022, with a potential one-year extension available until 31st December 2023, depending on supplier performance. The tender was released under the open procurement method, allowing for widespread competition, and encompasses five distinct lots across the electronic components industry. The tender period closed on 23rd December 2019.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the electronic components sector, including suppliers of tools, fixings, test equipment, and batteries. Businesses that can provide reliable electronic components, especially those capable of meeting the diversity of requirements across the five lots, would be ideally suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate substantial growth, offering the chance for SMEs to establish enduring relationships with public sector institutions.

## Notice

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC Ltd, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, SUPC and CPC for Electronic Components and Associated Products. This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st January 2020 for an initial period of thirty six (36) months until 31st December 2022 with the option to extend the Agreement for twelve (12) months until 31st December 2023 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Electronic Components Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - Batteries Lot 5 - Multi-purpose Lot

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86d028a-cb5e-4b08-88fe-9fb3888464c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CYCLOPS ELECTRONICS; EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL; GRAFTON MERCHANTING GB; PREMIER FARNELL; RAPID ELECTRONICS; RS COMPONENTS; SJ ELECTRONICS; THURLBY THANDAR INSTRUMENTS; UPERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711100 - Electronic components

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2020 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86d028a-cb5e-4b08-88fe-9fb3888464c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86d028a-cb5e-4b08-88fe-9fb3888464c9
  22nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc/aspx/Home
  In-Tend Tendering Portal - NWUPC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d0eb378-2d35-4659-b28d-6ffd940a9c6e
  MAI3130 NW

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