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title: "Electronic Components and Associated Products, Services Kits, Tools, Fixings, Test & Measurement Equipment & Batteries"
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# Electronic Components and Associated Products, Services Kits, Tools, Fixings, Test & Measurement Equipment & Batteries

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc852770-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Limited is seeking suppliers for the "Electronic Components and Associated Products, Services Kits, Tools, Fixings, Test & Measurement Equipment & Batteries". This framework agreement has been initiated through an open tender process and was published on 6th July 2016. The procurement duration spans from 8th October 2016 to 7th October 2019, with a possible extension until 7th October 2020, depending on performance. The tender period for submissions ended on 1st August 2016, and the total contract value stands at £64 million, allocating a minimum value of £31.5 million for the contract. The supplies are to be delivered across several regions including the United Kingdom and European territories. There are four distinct lots within this framework agreement, focusing on different categories of electronic components and tools.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the electronics and supply chain industries to engage with educational institutions and public sector entities. Companies specialising in electronic components, tools, fixings, and related services are well-positioned to compete for the various lots available. Small and medium enterprises can particularly benefit from this framework, as there is a recognition of their capacity to contribute effectively to the tender requirements. The inclusion of multi-provider agreements enhances the likelihood of collaboration among suppliers, fostering business growth and increased market presence in the electronic supplies sector.

## Notice

The NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of the members of NWUPC, NEUPC, SUPC, LUPC, APUC, HEPCW and CPC for The Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components and Associated Products, Service Aids, Tools & Fixings, Test & Measurement Equipment and Batteries 1.3.2 Tenderers shall accept and acknowledge that by issuing this ITT NWUPC shall not be bound to accept any Tender and reserves the right not to conclude a Framework Agreement for The Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components and Associated Products, Kits, Service Aids, Tools & Fixings, Test & Measurement Equipment and Batteries for which Tenders are invited nor does it constitute an offer to enter into a contractual relationship. 1.3.3 All costs incurred in relation to preparing and submitting a Tender are to be borne by the Tenderer. NWUPC shall not accept liability for any associated costs sustained by Tenderers. 1.3.4 This Framework Agreement will commence on 8th October 2016 for an initial period of 36 months until 7th October 2019 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 7th October 2020 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. 1.3.5 The Framework Agreement will be split into 4 lots as follows: Lot 1 - The Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components and Associated Products & Service Aids Lot 2 - The Supply and Delivery of Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - The Supply and Delivery of Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - The Supply and Delivery of Batteries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0570f0a-afea-4889-bb37-bd601d76fbfc |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000,000 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | ALLBATTERIES; CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS; FARNELL ONECALL; H SQUARED; LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS; MICROLEASE; RAPID ELECTRONICS; REXEL; RS COMPONENTS; SCREWFIX DIRECT; SJ ELECTRONICS; THURLBURY THANDAR INSTRUMENTS; YOUR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, SERVICE & SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31711000 - Electronic supplies

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0570f0a-afea-4889-bb37-bd601d76fbfc
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a62fbb5-17b5-40d9-b22e-3e68bcea26a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0570f0a-afea-4889-bb37-bd601d76fbfc
  16th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a62fbb5-17b5-40d9-b22e-3e68bcea26a2
  6th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nwupc
  in-tend r-tendering portal

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