Scope
Reference
T: 2025 - 003
Description
A closed framework to be created for all teaching & learning requirements for our Construction and Engineering departments to include equipment, tools, timber, plumbing, metal, refrigeration, painting/decorating & electrical materials.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years, 2 months
Description of possible extension:
One year optional extension to be included
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Building & Construction Materials
Description
Building & construction materials/goods available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes and upkeep of workshops/College areas.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,500 excluding VAT
- £12,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Tools, Equipment & Hardware
Description
Selection of tools, equipment & hardware available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes and upkeep of workshops/College areas.
Lot value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £78,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 42600000 - Machine tools
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Timber
Description
Timber and woods available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 03410000 - Wood
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Plumbing Materials
Description
Plumbing materials available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £39,000 excluding VAT
- £46,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44115210 - Plumbing materials
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Metal
Description
Ferrous metal requirements available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,000 excluding VAT
- £10,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 14700000 - Basic metals
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Refrigeration materials
Description
Refrigeration materials available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £17,000 excluding VAT
- £20,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42943100 - Refrigeration coils
- 42943210 - Immersion thermostats
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Painting and Decorating materials
Description
Painting and decorating materials available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 44111400 - Paints and wallcoverings
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Electrical Materials
Description
Electrical materials available for departments to provide realistic teaching & learning for all practical classes
Lot value (estimated)
- £56,000 excluding VAT
- £67,200 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Framework operation description
Successful suppliers will be ranked and we will also have the option to run a mini competition with the other successful suppliers in each lot if required. Number of ranked suppliers for each lot will be top 4 ranked suppliers located at evaluation stage.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Building & Construction Materials
Lot 2. Tools, Equipment & Hardware
Lot 3. Timber
Lot 4. Plumbing Materials
Lot 5. Metal
Lot 6. Refrigeration materials
Lot 7. Painting and Decorating materials
Lot 8. Electrical Materials
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 January 2026
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers must be registered on the College's In-Tend portal to locate and submit their bids, link below to register
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Combined prices submitted on Appendix B for each lot(s) required |
Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality : Mobilisation of account & demonstration of how the goods will be fulfilled & delivered (to include delivery lead times), demonstration of any technical assistance required. Experience &... |
Quality | 30% |
| Environmental, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability | Policy including willingness to implement change, disposal of packaging, evidence of carbon reduction or plastic reduction action taken e.g. in the organisation of, or the vehicles used in the... |
Quality | 10% |
| Added Value | Apprenticeships, student training/placements educational visits, masterclasses, training for staff on products & equipment, after sales service, student prizes, social value commitments |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The City of Liverpool College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003955
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGX-5416-YRGY
The City of Liverpool College
The Learning Exchange, Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
Email: payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government