Contract

162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

  • ESPO

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-009893

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0487fc (view related notices)

Published 18 March 2025, 12:48pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

ESPO

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby

Leicester

LE19 1ES

Contact

Catalogue Procurement Team

Email

tenders@espo.org

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

https://www.espo.org/

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

162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials

Reference number

162_25

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 14200000 - Sand and clay

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Framework for the supply of Air Drying and Kiln Drying Modelling Clays and Glazes, Soft Modelling Dough, Silver and Modelling Sand and Construction Materials including Foam, Wood for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre and Direct Delivery to the ESPO 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: £2,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14221000 - Clay

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of doughs, clays and moulding products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

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 values stated include the option period.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 44111700 - Tiles
  • 44812100 - Enamels and glazes

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of glazes, additives and tiles for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

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 values stated include the option period.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Construction Materials

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03114100 - Straw
  • 44310000 - Wire products

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

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 values stated include the option period.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Tools

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14221000 - Clay
  • 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of tools and moulds for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

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 values stated include the option period.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Play Sand

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 14211000 - Sand

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply of play and coloured sand for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Non-Price / Weighting: 20

Price - Weighting: 80

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 values stated include 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: 2024/S 000-024647


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED

Asher Lane Business Park, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House

01936299

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED

Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Companies House

00194555

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)

Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Companies House

12333251

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Companies House

03842481

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED

Jubilee House Whitwick Business Park, Stenson Road, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 4NA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Companies House

11120462

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)

Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Companies House

12333251

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £90,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Construction Materials

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTSTRAWS MFG LTD

23 Regent Road, Surbiton, South West London, KT5 8NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI6 - Outer London – South
Companies House

15094855

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)

Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Charity Commission (England and Wales)

12333251

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Companies House

03842481

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £190,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 - Tools

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED

C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Companies House

03842481

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £120,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5 - Play Sand

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27 February 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED

Waterswallows Lane, Green Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7JD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House

06019887

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £600,000


Section six. Complementary information

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

https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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.