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title: "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals"
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# 174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee6d994a-72ef-4d2e-a84b-5d3321e514f9

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## Summary

The ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) is planning a tender titled "174_18 Science Equipment & Chemicals," aimed at supplying science equipment and chemicals to their distribution centre in Leicester and directly to customer establishments. This procurement falls under the category of "Basic inorganic and organic chemicals," with additional classifications including medical equipment, laboratory equipment, and various machinery. The budget for this contract is £1,200,000, segmented into two fiscal periods: £300,000 for 2018/2019 and £300,000 for 2019/2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2020. A future notice date for expressing interest is set for 4th August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, chemicals, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. The tender covers a wide range of items across various domains, enabling businesses to participate based on their specialisations, whether in educational supplies, laboratory tools, or safety equipment. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to stable contracts and long-term partnerships with ESPO and its network of customers.

## Notice

Framework for the supply of science equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and science equipment and chemicals or direct delivery to individual customer establishments. Lot 1 - Observation (inc compasses) Lot 2 - Human, Plants and Animals Lot 3 - Space and Earth Science Lot 4 - Sound, Light, Measurement and Weight Lot 5 - Electricity Magnetism and Forces Lot 6 - Equipment, Resources and Kits Lot 7 - Chemicals To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_18', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f54b-1ae3-4639-8b13-462edc1cafd9 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware
- 37520000 - Toys
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 09:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f54b-1ae3-4639-8b13-462edc1cafd9
- 20 Jul 2017 at 09:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f54b-1ae3-4639-8b13-462edc1cafd9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c915f54b-1ae3-4639-8b13-462edc1cafd9
  20th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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