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title: "199_19 - Supply of Design & Technology Equipment and Materials"
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# 199_19 - Supply of Design & Technology Equipment and Materials

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed39fdce-8baf-47da-b014-70ef1f116274

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "199_19 - Supply of Design & Technology Equipment and Materials" is initiated by the buying organisation, ESPO, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the main procurement category of goods, with an estimated total value of £1,500,000, which also includes an optional 21-month extension period. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, where the relevant date for submitting tenders was set for 12:00 noon on 27th September 2018. Goods acquired through this tender will be delivered to the ESPO Distribution Centre as well as directly to various customer establishments across the UK and other specified territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their market presence in the education sector. Suppliers of design and technology materials and equipment such as modelling kits, educational sets, and various teaching aids would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Participation in this procurement can enhance a company's reputation within the educational sector and potentially lead to sustained contracts under the framework agreement model.

## Notice

A framework for the supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in Educational environments. The range of products required include modelling kits, educational sets, coding and robotics educational sets, badges and badge making equipment, components, modelling materials, balsa/MDF/plywoodpacks, electronics equipment and components, glue guns and glue sticks, spray paints, craft knives and cutting tools, soldering equipment and D&T furniture. Goods are required for delivery to ESPO Distribution Centre,Leicester, and also for delivery to individual customer establishments. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register; (c) Search for tender opportunity '199_19'; d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 27/09/2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00026a38-93f5-427a-8ec7-3373e00d389b |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 13 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR HEATH; ARTSTRAWS; BADGES LIMITED TA ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS; BOSTIK; COMMOTION; CREATIV COMPANY (UK; MAJOR BRUSHES; PEAK DALE PRODUCTS; TALKING PRODUCTS; TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES; THE HIRA; TILGEAR; WEBSTERS (BURN)LTD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03415000 - Softwood
- 24910000 - Glues
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 37524900 - Game kits
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 42715000 - Sewing machines
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00026a38-93f5-427a-8ec7-3373e00d389b
- 17 Sep 2018 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2c10d7-4c16-4c27-bc91-4f78cb8623b8
- 22 Aug 2018 at 10:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76019024-4a27-4550-be7d-86e80e8339c7
- 22 Aug 2018 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76019024-4a27-4550-be7d-86e80e8339c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00026a38-93f5-427a-8ec7-3373e00d389b
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f2c10d7-4c16-4c27-bc91-4f78cb8623b8
  17th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76019024-4a27-4550-be7d-86e80e8339c7
  22nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  EastMids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

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