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Contract Award Notice

158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

  • First published: 07 April 2025
  • Last modified: 07 April 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0482fe
Published by:
ESPO
Authority ID:
AA71779
Publication date:
07 April 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The supply of paints, chalks crayons and other art-related materials for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will includes; powder, ready-mixed, PVA, washable, glitter, water colours, face-paints, oil based and acrylics, craft paints, inks and dyes for textiles such as glass, fabric and ceramics as well as chalks, crayons and pastels.

Full notice text

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

158_25 Paints, Chalks, Crayons and other Art-Related Materials

Reference number: 158_25

II.1.2) Main CPV code

44810000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The supply of paints, chalks crayons and other art-related materials for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. This will includes; powder, ready-mixed, PVA, washable, glitter, water colours, face-paints, oil based and acrylics, craft paints, inks and dyes for textiles such as glass, fabric and ceramics as well as chalks, crayons and pastels.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 3 600 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Poster Paints

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44812000

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

The supply of powder, and ready mixed poster paints for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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 - Artists Paints

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44812000

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

The supply of assorted paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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 - Acrylic Paint Systems

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

44812000

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

The supply of acrylic paint products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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 - Inks

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

30192110

30192111

37820000

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

The supply of painting inks and associated products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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 - Dyes

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37820000

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

The supply of painting dye products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Tools

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37820000

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

The supply of painting tool products for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc.

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37822100

37822300

37822400

44812300

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

The supply of chalks, crayons & pastels for educational use for delivery to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Non-Price / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

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 000-022545

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Lot 1 - Poster Paints

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

HANDELSONDERNEMING HAVO B.V.

08013131

Lokhorstweg 6, 3851 SE, Ermelo, The Netherlands

NL

NUTS: NL22

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ST. MAJEWSKI SP. Z.O.O.

0000490814

ul. Kredkowa 1, 05-800 Pruszkow, Poland

PL

NUTS: PL9

The contractor is an SME: No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 830 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Lot 2 - Artists Paints

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED

03842448

Anglo House, The Airfield, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BL

UK

NUTS: UKF2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED

03077300

Ibson House, Eastern Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB

UK

NUTS: UKH1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED

01406270

Unit 5/6 Carlisle Court, 555 Carlisle Street East, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8DT

UK

NUTS: UKE3

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

TREMART LTD

14676041

The Manor House, Townsditch, Rossett, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL12 0AN

UK

NUTS: UKL23

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS LIMITED

02723202

West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4RJ

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 875 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Lot 3 - Acrylic Paint Systems

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 545 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Title: Lot 4 - Inks

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED

03842448

Anglo House, The Airfield, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BL

UK

NUTS: UKF2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED

01406270

Unit 5/6 Carlisle Court, 555 Carlisle Street East, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8DT

UK

NUTS: UKE3

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

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: : 280 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Title: Lot 5 - Dyes

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

COLOURCRAFT (COLOURS & ADHESIVES) LIMITED

01406270

Unit 5/6 Carlisle Court, 555 Carlisle Street East, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8DT

UK

NUTS: UKE3

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

HABICO LIMITED

02790879

Tong Road Industrial Estate, Amberley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 4BD

UK

NUTS: UKE4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 38 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Title: Lot 6 - 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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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: : 322 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Title: Lot 7 - Chalks, Pastels etc.

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: 19

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 16

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ANGLO ADHESIVES & SERVICES LIMITED

03842448

Anglo House, The Airfield, Dalby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0BL

UK

NUTS: UKF2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BIC U.K. LIMITED

00389090

Chaplin House, Widewater Place, Moorhall Road, Harefield, Greater London, UB9 6NS

UK

NUTS: UKI7

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

BRIGHT IDEAS MARKETING LIMITED

03077300

Ibson House, Eastern Way, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AB

UK

NUTS: UKH1

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

PENTEL (STATIONERY) LIMITED

00997644

Hunts Rise, South Marston Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4TW

UK

NUTS: UKK1

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

R. TALENS UK LIMITED

09391114

Wallis House, 27 Broad Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1AU

UK

NUTS: UKJ1

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WEST DESIGN PRODUCTS LIMITED

02723202

West House, Shearway Business Park, Pent Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4RJ

UK

NUTS: UKJ4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 710 000.00  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

24/03/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
37820000 Art supplies Handicraft and art supplies
44812000 Artists paints Paints
37822300 Chalks Drawing pens
37822100 Crayons Drawing pens
30192111 Ink pads Office supplies
30192110 Ink products Office supplies
44810000 Paints Paints, varnishes and mastics
37822400 Pastels Drawing pens
44812300 Students paints Artists paints

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@espo.org
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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