- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 - Spring Balances
- Lot 2 - Magnets
- Lot 3 - General Magnifiers
- Lot 4 - Acrylic Magnifiers
- Lot 5 - Bug Viewers
- Lot 6 - Mirrors
- Lot 7 - Lenses
- Lot 8 - Safety Spectacles
- Lot 9 - Metal Weights
- Lot 10 - Sand timers
- Lot 11 - Scales and Balances
- Lot 12 - Volume and Measurement
- Lot 13 - Biological Models
- Lot 14 - Bunsen Burners
- Lot 15 - Wire Gauze
- Lot 16 - Laboratory equipment
- Lot 17 - Borosilicate Beakers
- Lot 18 - Polypropylene Beakers
- Lot 19 - Syringes and Pipettes
- Lot 20 - Chromatography and Filter paper
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
Contact
The Contracts Team
Telephone
+44 7901239756
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE45 - Wakefield
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science
Reference number
001254
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the supply of
Primary and Secondary Science Equipment for use primarily in the education market. This
Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO by establishing an agreement for Providers to deliver stock into YPO’s distribution centre in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. For a small number of lines, they are also looking to establish an agreement for Providers to deliver to YPO customers on a direct basis whereby the end customer places the order with YPO and YPO places the order with the Provider, but the Provider delivers direct to the end customer.
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: £3,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Spring Balances
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the provision of Spring Balances to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Magnets
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31630000 - Magnets
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the provision of Magnets to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - General Magnifiers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for the provision of General Magnifiers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Acrylic Magnifiers
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for the provision of Acrylic Magnifiers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Bug Viewers
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is for the provision of Bug Viewers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 - Mirrors
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38622000 - Mirrors
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 is for the provision of Mirrors to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 - Lenses
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 is for the provision of Lenses to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Safety Spectacles
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is for the provision of Safety Spectacles to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Metal Weights
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 42958000 - Weights for weighing machines
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 is for the provision of Metal Weights to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Sand timers
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 is for the provision of Sand timers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Scales and Balances
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 11 is for the provision of Scales and Balances to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in
Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Volume and Measurement
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 12 is for the provision of Volume and Measurement to be delivered into YPO's warehouse
in Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Biological Models
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 13 is for the provision of Biological Models to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield and directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 14 - Bunsen Burners
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 14 is for the provision of Bunsen Burners to be delivered directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Wire Gauze
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 15 is for the provision of Wire Gauze to be delivered directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 16 - Laboratory equipment
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 16 is for the provision of Laboratory equipment to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in
Wakefield and directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 17 - Borosilicate Beakers
Lot No
17
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 17 is for the provision of Borosilicate Beakers to be delivered directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 18 - Polypropylene Beakers
Lot No
18
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE45 - Wakefield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 18 is for the provision of Polypropylene Beakers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in
Wakefield
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 19 - Syringes and Pipettes
Lot No
19
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33141310 - Syringes
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 19 is for the provision of Syringes and Pipettes to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in
Wakefield and directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 20 - Chromatography and Filter paper
Lot No
20
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15994200 - Filter paper
- 39162000 - Educational equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 20 is for the provision of Chromatography and Filter paper to be delivered directly to the end user
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Delivery and Customer Service / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value/Sustainability / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 60%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of December 2026 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO’s contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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: 2024/S 000-025038
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 - Spring Balances
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 - Magnets
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commotion Limited
Tonbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Resources Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 - General Magnifiers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eduk8 Worldwide
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 - Acrylic Magnifiers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 - Bug Viewers
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 - Mirrors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eduk8 Worldwide
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7 - Lenses
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
8
Title
Lot 8 - Safety Spectacles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
9
Title
Lot 9 - Metal Weights
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
10
Title
Lot 10 - Sand timers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
11
Title
Lot 11 - Scales and Balances
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
12
Title
Lot 12 - Volume and Measurement
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
13
Title
Lot 13 - Biological Models
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commotion Ltd
Tonbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
14
Title
Lot 14 - Bunsen Burners
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
15
Title
Lot 15 - Wire Gauze
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
16
Title
Lot 16 - Laboratory equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
17
Title
Lot 17 - Borosilicate Beakers
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
18
Title
Lot 18 - Polypropylene Beakers
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
19
Title
Lot 19 - Syringes and Pipettes
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Ltd
Stretford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
001254
Lot No
20
Title
Lot 20 - Chromatography and Filter paper
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
YPO are purchasing on the behalf of other contracting authorities. Please see the below link for
details: https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users .
YPO will incorporate a standstill period at the point of notification of the award of the contract is
provided to all bidders. The standstill period will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, and provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is
entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been
harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England,
Wales and Northern Ireland).”
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom