174_24 Science Consumables

A Contract Award Notice
by ESPO

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Framework (Supply)
Duration: 25 month (est.)
Value: £960K

Sector: FACILITY
Published: 20 Feb 2024
Delivery: 01 Mar 2024 to 31 Mar 2026 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

LEICESTER

Geochart for 2 buyers and 5 suppliers

2 buyers

ESPO Leicester

2 suppliers

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Nottingham
Appleton Woods Birmingham

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.

Lot Division

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.

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.

Labware and Accessories

Products required include a range of lab ware and accessories suitable for primary and secondary education organisations.

Award Detail

1	Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Nottingham) Lot 1 - Primary Science Num offers: 4 Value: £329,000
2	Appleton Woods (Birmingham) Lot 2 - Secondary Science Num offers: 4 Value: £305,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers. Contractor is an SME.
3	Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Nottingham) Lot 2 - Secondary Science Num offers: 4 Value: £305,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.
4	Appleton Woods (Birmingham) Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories Num offers: 4 Value: £326,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers. Contractor is an SME.
5	Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Nottingham) Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories Num offers: 4 Value: £326,000 [share] Awarded to group of suppliers.

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.1.7 includes the option period.

Award Criteria

Non-price	30.0
PRICE	70.0

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

Options are available.
Award on basis of price.

Other Information

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 005544-2024