Scope
Reference
T: 2025 - 0023
Description
The City of Liverpool college are looking to create a closed framework for the supply of a wide range of materials and equipment for use by our Construction & Engineering (Welding & Refrigeration) curricula and for other cross college departments including Estates.
The closed framework will be split into 8 lots as follows:
• Lot 1: Building & Construction materials - Approx spends PA £10,500 ex vat
• Lot 2: Tools, Equipment & Hardware - Approx spends PA £65,000 ex vat
• Lot 3: Timber - Approx spends PA £7,000 ex vat
• Lot 4: Plumbing - Approx spends PA £39,000 ex vat
• Lot 5: Metal - Approx spends PA £9,000 ex vat
• Lot 6: Refrigeration - Approx spends PA £17,000 ex vat
• Lot 7: Painting & Decorating - Approx spends PA £7,000 ex vat
• Lot 8: Electrical - Approx spends PA £56,000 ex vat
It is an essential requirement that we have both a Click and Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option within this tender for all lots.
We did not create a UK2 Preliminary market engagement notice as the requirements for the College were clear and no engagement was required.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £842,000 excluding VAT
- £1,010,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 4 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
To include 1 x optional year extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44111000 - Building materials
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Lot 1. Building & Construction Materials
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 1 estimated annual spend is approx £10,500 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £42,000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £42,000 excluding VAT
- £50,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, 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
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 2 estimated annual spend is approx £65,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £260.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £260,000 excluding VAT
- £312,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Timber
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 3 estimated annual spend is approx £7,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £28.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,000 excluding VAT
- £33,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Plumbing
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 4 estimated annual spend is approx £39,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £156.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £156,000 excluding VAT
- £187,500 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Metal
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 5 estimated annual spend is approx £9,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £36.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £36,000 excluding VAT
- £43,200 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Refrigeration
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 6 estimated annual spend is approx £17,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £68.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £68,000 excluding VAT
- £81,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Painting & Decorating
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 7 estimated annual spend is approx £7,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £28.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £28,000 excluding VAT
- £33,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 8. Electrical
Description
An estimated list/quantities of materials required for course and building/centre requirements as described within the Appendix B which will be attached to the In-Tend published document. The College has an essential requirement that we have both a Click & Collect same day service along with a next day delivery option for all lots.
Lot 8 estimated annual spend is approx £56,000 ex vat (over 3 + 1 years estimate is £224.000 ex vat)
Lot value (estimated)
- £224,000 excluding VAT
- £268,800 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, 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
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Justification for framework term over 4 years
The College is looking for a 3 x year framework term with an option to extend for 1 x further year
Framework operation description
To be determined by the criteria set via the most advantageous tender (MAT). Price, Quality, Environmental corporate responsibility & sustainability plus added value.
The top 4 ranked suppliers for each lot will be awarded a place on the framework (these will be the highest scoring suppliers at the award stage).
Award method when using the framework
With 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
Lot 5. Metal
Lot 6. Refrigeration
Lot 7. Painting & Decorating
Lot 8. Electrical
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Via the College's In-Tend portal, link as follows:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 4 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Prices per item as will be showing on the Appendix B for each separate lot |
Price | 50% |
| 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 & capacity to... |
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. 10% |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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: tina.smith@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government