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
174_24 Science Consumables
Reference number: 174_24
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39162000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
A framework for the supply of science resources and equipment suitable for use in primary and secondary education. A fully comprehensive range is required, including class kits, lab ware, scientific equipment and instruments, as well as a complete range of chemicals suitable for use in experiments relevant to the delivery of secondary science curriculum.
Goods are for delivery to the ESPO central distribution centre (Leicester) and also for delivery directly to individual customer establishments.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
960 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Primary Science
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162100
39162110
39162200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products required include a comprehensive range of primary education science-based class kits and other primary science resources suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2.
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 value stated in Section II.1.7 includes 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 - Secondary Science
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24300000
33793000
38000000
42931100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products required include a comprehensive range of secondary education science equipment and resources, including a range of chemicals suitable for the delivery of the curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4.
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 value stated in Section II.1.7 includes 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
II.2.14) Additional information
ESPO will require catalogue support from the awarded suppliers, including but not limited to product selection, product images and descriptions and safety information for chemicals.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33793000
38000000
42931100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Products required include a range of lab ware and accessories suitable for primary and secondary education organisations.
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 value stated in Section II.1.7 includes 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:
2023/S 000-026341
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Primary Science
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
02577009
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 329 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Secondary Science
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Appleton Woods Limited
00907224
New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
02577009
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 305 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Labware and Accessories
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/02/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Appleton Woods Limited
00907224
New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
UK
NUTS: UKG3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
02577009
Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 326 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
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
20/02/2024