Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
Contact
Catalogue Procurement Team
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Local Authority Services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
199_23 Design and Technology Materials and Equipment
Reference number
199_23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £2,400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03415000 - Softwood
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 37524900 - Game kits
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39241100 - Knives
- 42715000 - Sewing machines
- 44511000 - Hand tools
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-price / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03415000 - Softwood
- 24910000 - Glues
- 37524900 - Game kits
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 42715000 - Sewing machines
- 44810000 - Paints
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-price / Weighting: 40
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-027160
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthur Heath & Co. Limited
Unit 1 Civic Industrial Estate, Homefield Road,
Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8QP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
00181634
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commotion Limited
Commotion House, Morley Road,
Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
01748507
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Badges Limited
4 The Office Village, Forder Way, Cygnet Park Hampton,
Peterborough, PE7 8GX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
06259169
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Magformers UK Limited
The Weston Centre, Weston Road,
Crewe, CW1 6FL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
09386937
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tilgear
Langley House, Station Road,
Standon, Hertfordshire, SG11 1QN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Partnership
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,120,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Supply of Design and Technology Product Ranges
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 January 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arthur Heath & Co. Limited
Unit 1 Civic Industrial Estate, Homefield Road,
Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8QP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Companies House
00181634
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Artstraws Limited
6 And 7 Wyndham Court, Enterprise Park,
Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Companies House
01690507
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Major Brushes Limited
Unit C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue,
Cardiff, CF3 2PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL2 - East Wales
Companies House
03842481
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Elizabeth House, 1 Elizabeth Street,
Manchester, M8 8JJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
01656138
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tilgear
Langley House, Station Road,
Standon, Hertfordshire, SG11 1QN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Partnership
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,280,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.