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

Buyer: NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04447d

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## Summary

The North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) has successfully established a framework agreement aimed at procuring electronic components and associated products for institutions across the UK. This procurement process commenced with a tender announcement on 29th February 2024 and was followed by a series of awards on 11th June 2024 and 6th August 2024. The framework agreement, categorised under CPV 31711100 for electronic components, spans several lots, including electronic components and development boards, tools and fixings, test and measurement equipment, and rechargeable & single-use batteries. This open procurement method covers a comprehensive 24-month initial period starting from 1st July 2024, with the potential for extensions up to 30th June 2028, ensuring comprehensive national coverage across the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland.

This procurement opens significant opportunities for suppliers to tap into a large market across various institutions such as universities, local authorities, NHS bodies, and registered social landlords. The lots within this framework cater to diverse supplier capabilities ranging from electronic components to tools and fixing equipment. Moreover, the inclusion of prominent suppliers like Rapid Electronics, Rexel UK Ltd, RS Components Limited, and Premier Farnell highlights this framework's strong commercial underpinning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies alike can benefit from streamlined procurement processes, enabling them to enhance market presence and drive business growth through long-term, multi-lot supply arrangements to numerous high-profile UK institutions.

## Notice

This second award notice concludes the award of suppliers to the framework agreement. NWUPC is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for Electronic Components and Associated Products. The Framework Agreement will be split into 5 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries Lot 5 - Multi-Purpose Lot This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance. Coverage on this agreement shall be national - all of the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland. The following organisations have committed to this procurement, All Lots: NWUPC, NEUPC, LUPC, SUPC, APUC, HEPCW, CPC.

### Lot Information

Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products

Lot 1 - Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; diodes, cables, capacitors, resistors, switches, transistors, voltage regulators, fuses, jack plugs, circuit boards and components, development boards, bulbs, silicone, grease, pastes, robotics components, student kits, programmable devices, integrated circuits (both digital and analogue types), single board computers, microcontrollers, LED's, custom printed circuit boards . This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Tools and Fixings

Lot 2 - Tools and Fixings includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; hand tools and electrical tools including but not limited to saws, jigsaws, drills, drill bits, soldering irons, pliers, screwdrivers, spanners, socket sets, bradawl, hammers and mallets, tape measures, circular saws, routing tools, ladders, files, chisel, clamps, vice, wrench, bolt cutters, allen keys, level, planes, tool boxes, knifes, work benches, sanders, hot air guns, glue guns, consumables for tools, blades, discs, nuts and bolts, tools powered by rechargeable batteries. Fixings including but not limited to glues, adhesives, screws and nails. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Test and Measurement Equipment

Lot 3 - Test and Measurement Equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; digital storage scopes, oscilloscopes, power supply units, probes, test kits, microwave leakage detectors, probes, thermal imagers, spectrum analysers, software defined test and measurement equipment, benchtop environmental test chambers, multi-meters, test and measurement associated software, support and warranty packages. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries

Lot 4 - Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries includes, but is not limited to, the following scope; non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries and accessories (AAA, AA, C, D, PP3), coin cells, button cells, lead acid batteries, camera, laptop and phone batteries, emergency light batteries, tool batteries, chargers for aforementioned batteries. This list is not exhaustive. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

Multi-Purpose Lot

Lot 5 - Mulit-Purpose Lot covers a combined requirement for two or more of the following categories of product: Electronic Components including Development Boards and Associated products, Tools and Fixings, Test and Measurement Equipment; and Rechargeable & Single Use Batteries. Where Member Institutions have a requirement for the supply of products under two or more of the above categories, they may call off separately from the relevant lots of lots 1-4 or they may use the multi-purpose lot 5 via a single call-off. Lot 5 should not be used to call off for requirements relating only to a single category. Additional information: Whilst the agreement is split into five lots as above, you only need to complete the award criteria questionnaire once within the EU Supply system irrespective of the number of lots to which you are applying, this is titled 'Supply of Electronic Components & Associated Products Lots 1-5.'

Renewal: This Framework Agreement will commence on 01st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months until 30th June 2026 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 30th June 2027 and a further 12 months until 30th June 2028 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027302-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £88,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP; CITY ELECTRICAL FACTORS; PREMIER FARNELL; RAPID ELECTRONICS; REXEL; RS COMPONENTS; SJ ELECTRONICS; TELONIC INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 24910000 - Glues
- 24911200 - Adhesives
- 24951000 - Greases and lubricants
- 24951100 - Lubricants
- 31400000 - Accumulators, primary cells and primary batteries
- 31411000 - Alkaline batteries
- 31420000 - Primary batteries
- 31421000 - Lead batteries
- 31430000 - Electric accumulators
- 31440000 - Batteries
- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 31711000 - Electronic supplies
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 31711500 - Parts of electronic assemblies
- 31712110 - Electronic integrated circuits and microassemblies
- 31712114 - Integrated electronic circuits
- 31712300 - Printed circuits
- 38341310 - Ammeters
- 38341320 - Voltmeters
- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 43830000 - Power tools
- 44510000 - Tools
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 44530000 - Fasteners

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027302-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021136-2024
- 29 Feb 2024 at 18:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006603-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://online.hscni.net
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/about-us-2/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
- http://www.oscr.org.uk
- http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
- http://www.scotland.police.uk
- https://nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78715&B=NWUPC
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
- https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder
- https://www.local.gov.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
- https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services
- https://www.nationalparks.uk/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
- https://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html
- https://www.psni.police.uk
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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