--- title: "96_25 Tools and Ironmongery" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04973e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04973e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-02-26" --- # 96_25 Tools and Ironmongery Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04973e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04973e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04973e.json) ## Summary ESPO, a central purchasing body, has completed the contracting stage for the tender titled "96_25 Tools and Ironmongery," targeting the goods category. This framework agreement, encompassing various lots such as hand tools, garden tools, power tools, and ironmongery, is instrumental for public bodies across all UK administrative regions. The contracts, signed on 16th January 2025, include suppliers like T.W. Engineering Company Limited and Insight International Corporation Limited, among others. The key procurement process used was an open procedure, with eAuction processes potentially applied for future call-off contracts. The relevant industry classification is "Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs" under CPV code 44500000. The framework agreement has provisions for extending the terms for up to 22 additional months. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs involved in manufacturing or supplying tools and ironmongery. The framework's scalable structure and open procedure present a level playing field for diverse suppliers, encouraging competition and potential market expansion. Suppliers can benefit from steady demand and extensive reach across UK public bodies, including local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services. Businesses with capabilities in stock supplies and direct deliveries to customer establishments will find this framework particularly advantageous. The inclusion of an additional framework agreement with ESPO Trading Limited also opens doors for engaging with third-sector clients under commercial terms. ## Notice Multiple supplier framework for supply of tools and ironmongery. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Hand Tools Supply of hand tools for stock into the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 2 - Garden Tools Supply of garden tools for stock into the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 3 - Power Tools Supply of power tools for stock into the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 4 - Ironmongery Supply of ironmongery for stock into the ESPO distribution centre and for direct delivery to ESPO customer establishments. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Lot 5 - National Framework National framework for supply of tools and ironmongery products. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 22 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007314-2025 | | 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 | 26 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,400,000 | | Lots value | £3,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,400,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | INSIGHT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED (T/A INSIGHT SECURITY; SOUTHERN POWER TOOLS AND ABRASIVES; T.W. ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 43800000 - Workshop equipment - 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs - 44510000 - Tools - 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges ## Release History - 26 Feb 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007314-2025 - 30 Sep 2024 at 14:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031215-2024 - 2 Sep 2024 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027939-2024 ## 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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