174_24 Science Consumables
A Tender Notice
by ESPO
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 25 month
- Value
- £960K
- Sector
- FACILITY
- Published
- 06 Sep 2023
- Delivery
- 01 Mar 2024 to 31 Mar 2026
- Deadline
- 09 Oct 2023 12:00
Concepts
Location
LEICESTER
2 buyers
- ESPO Leicester
Description
A framework for the supply of science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education. A fully comprehensive range is required, including class kits, lab ware, scientific equipment and instruments, as well as a complete range of chemicals suitable for use in experiments relevant to the delivery of secondary science curriculum. Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments. To tender:
Lot Division
1 | Primary Science
Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. |
2 | Secondary Science
Products required include a comprehensive range of secondary education science equipment and resources, including a range of chemicals suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4. |
3 | Labware and Accessories
Products required include a range of lab ware and accessories suitable for primary and secondary education organisations. |
Renewal Options
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5 includes the option period.
CPV Codes
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
Indicators
- Bids should cover one or more lots.
- Bids should cover the whole contract.
- Options are available.
- Renewals are not available.
- Performance considerations apply.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '174_24' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen, once an Expression of interest has been completed). As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
Reference
- FTS 026341-2023