Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
ESPO
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
UK
Contact person: Catalogue Procurement Team
E-mail: tenders@espo.org
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.espo.org/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other: Local Authority Services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
162_25 Clays, Glazes and Modelling Materials
Reference number: 162_25
II.1.2) Main CPV code
14200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of doughs, clays and moulding products for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44111700
44812100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of glazes, additives and tiles for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Construction Materials
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03114100
44310000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of construction materials, including wire and straw for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Tools
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14221000
37800000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of tools and moulds for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 - Play Sand
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14211000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of play and coloured sand for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Non-Price
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
80
II.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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-024647
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Doughs, Clays and Moulding
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A.B. GEE OF RIPLEY LIMITED
01936299
Asher Lane Business Park, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3SW
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DALER-ROWNEY LIMITED
00194555
Daler Rowney House, Southern Industrial Area, Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8SS
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)
12333251
Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED
03842481
C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WIGSTON PAPER LIMITED
11120462
Jubilee House Whitwick Business Park, Stenson Road, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 4NA
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Glazes, Additives and Tiles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)
12333251
Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 90 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Construction Materials
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARTSTRAWS MFG LTD
15094855
23 Regent Road, Surbiton, South West London, KT5 8NN
UK
NUTS: UKI6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DRYAD CREATIVE LIMITED (Previously DRYAD EDUCATION LIMITED)
12333251
Hamilton House, 21 Mountain Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9HQ
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED
03842481
C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 190 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Tools
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED
03842481
C2-C3 Capital Point, Capital Business Park, Parkway, Wentloog Avenue, Cardiff, CF3 2PY
UK
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Lot 5 - Play Sand
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/02/2025
V.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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PENNINE AGGREGATES LIMITED
06019887
Waterswallows Lane, Green Fairfield, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 7JD
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 600 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.justice.gov.uk/
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/03/2025