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
NUTS 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
174_24 Science Consumables
Reference number
174_24
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
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: £960,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Primary Science
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 39162110 - Teaching supplies
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-price / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Secondary Science
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-price / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2.14) Additional information
ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded suppliers, including but not limited to product selection, product images and descriptions and safety information for chemicals.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products required include a range of lab ware and accessories suitable for primary and secondary education organisations.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Non-price / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
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: 2023/S 000-026341
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Primary Science
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
02577009
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £329,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Secondary Science
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Appleton Woods Limited
New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
00907224
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
02577009
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £305,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Appleton Woods Limited
New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
00907224
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
02577009
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £326,000
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.