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title: "199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c15"
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buyer: "ESPO"
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# 199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c15

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## Summary

The ESPO Central Purchasing Body has awarded a contract for the supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment. The tender titled "199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment" falls under the goods category with a main procurement classification of Educational equipment. The contract involves the delivery of various materials and equipment to ESPO in Leicester. The framework agreement allows for potential extensions and has been awarded to multiple suppliers.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the educational equipment industry. Businesses that offer construction kits, educational sets, robotics, and educational materials are well-suited to compete. The tender process has reached the award stage, with active contracts for different lots being signed. Interested parties can explore collaboration by supplying Design and Technology products to cater to the needs of schools and educational establishments as per the contract terms and conditions.

## Notice

Supply of Design and Technology materials and equipment for use in schools. Requirements include the supply of: * Construction Kits * Modelling Kits and Educational Sets * Coding and Robotics, Educational Sets * Badge Making Equipment * D&T Components * Electronics Equipment and Components * Tool, Accessories and Furniture * Glue Guns and Glue Sticks * Spray Paints Goods are for delivery to ESPO, Leicester and direct to customers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges

All items for use in educational environments; construction kits, recordable teaching aid devices, electricity kits textiles machinery, classroom kits, robotics, programmable systems, 3D printers and accessories, badge making machines and accessories. Items include wood, acrylic and modelling material packs, D&T and cardboard components, glue guns and glue sticks, a variety of spray paints all for use in educational environments. Delivery to ESPO, Leicester or individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges

All items for use in educational environments; construction kits, recordable teaching aid devices, electricity kits textiles machinery, classroom kits, robotics, programmable systems, 3D printers and accessories, badge making machines and accessories. Items include wood, acrylic and modelling material packs, D&T and cardboard components, glue guns and glue sticks, a variety of spray paints all for use in educational environments. Delivery to ESPO, Leicester or individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 21 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004482-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | £2,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR HEATH; ARTSTRAWS; BADGES; COMMOTION; MAGFORMERS; MAJOR BRUSHES; TEXET SALES; TILGEAR |

## 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
- 39241100 - Knives
- 42715000 - Sewing machines
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44810000 - Paints

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2023 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004482-2023
- 28 Sep 2022 at 10:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027160-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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