Tender

YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science

  • YPO

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025038

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044896

Published 8 August 2024, 1:08pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

YPO

41 Industrial Park

Wakefield

WF2 0XE

Contact

The Contracts Team

Email

contracts@ypo.co.uk

Telephone

+44 7901239756

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE45 - Wakefield

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.ypo.co.uk/

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.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm

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.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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

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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

5 November 2024

End date

4 November 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the

commencement date.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2026 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 August 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 5th November 2024 to 4th November 2028 (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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Organisations must ensure that they are not in breach of any of the mandatory or discretionary exclusions contained in Regulation 57 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Please refer to the

Tender Documentation/ Online Tender located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under ‘Procurement Documents’ in ‘Communication’ section in this notice.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions located on our E-Procurement system. The web address can be found under Procurement Documents in ‘Communication’ Section in this notice.


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

Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

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 000-008188

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 September 2024

Local time

2:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

20 September 2024

Local time

2:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

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