Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium
04045190
Salford Innovation Forum Room 210, 51 Frederick Road,
Salford
M6 6FP
UK
Contact person: Dominique Deveroux
Telephone: +44 1612348010
E-mail: Dominique.deveroux@nwupc.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nwupc.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91080
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89369&B=NWUPC
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89369&B=NWUPC
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Sub-central contracting authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
White Goods & Associated Products and Services
Reference number: JAN3182NW
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
NWUPC is establishing a multi-provider Framework Agreement on behalf of members of APUC, CPC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC for White Goods & Associated Products & Services. The Framework Agreement is divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 - White Goods & Associated Products & Services (Great Britain & British Isles), Lot 2 – White Goods & Associated Products & Services (Northern Ireland). This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st June 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st May 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st May 2028 and a further 12 months to 31st May 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
11 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - White Goods & Associated Products & Services(Great Britain & British Isles)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39710000
39711000
39711100
39711110
39711120
39711121
39711122
39711123
39711130
39711200
39711210
39711211
39711310
39711320
39711330
39711340
39711350
39711360
39711361
39711362
39711400
39711420
39711430
39711440
39713000
39713100
39713200
39713210
39713211
39713500
39713510
39714000
39714100
39714110
39715200
39717000
39721100
39721411
39722000
39722100
39722200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot includes: Ovens, Fridges, Fridge-freezers, Freezers, Washing Machines, Washer/Dryers, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Kettles, Toasters, Microwaves, Microwave & Grill, Steam Irons, Heaters, Sandwich Toasters and Rice Cookers and other large and small electrical appliances to Member Institutions located in Great Britain and the British Isles. These products will be utilised in the following areas: Student Accommodation, Offices, Hotels. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 45.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
55.00%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/06/2025
End:
31/05/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st June 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st May 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st May 2028 and a further 12 months to 31st May 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 - White Goods & Associated Products & Services(Northern Ireland)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39710000
39711000
39711100
39711110
39711120
39711121
39711122
39711123
39711130
39711200
39711210
39711211
39711310
39711320
39711330
39711340
39711350
39711360
39711361
39711362
39711400
39711420
39711430
39711440
39713000
39713100
39713200
39713210
39713211
39713500
39713510
39714000
39714100
39714110
39715200
39717000
39721100
39721411
39722000
39722100
39722200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot covers:Ovens, Fridges, Fridge-freezers, Freezers, Washing Machines, Washer/Dryers, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Kettles, Toasters, Microwaves, Microwave & Grill, Steam Irons, Heaters, Sandwich Toasters and Rice Cookers and other large and small electrical appliances to Member Institutions in Northern Ireland. These products will be utilised in the following areas: Student Accommodation, Offices, Hotels. This list is not exhaustive.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Customer Requirements
/ Weighting: 45.00%
Price
/ Weighting:
55.00%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/06/2025
End:
31/05/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Framework Agreement will commence on 1st June 2025 for an initial period of 24 months until 31st May 2027 with the option to extend the Agreement for 12 months until 31st May 2028 and a further 12 months to 31st May 2029 subject to satisfactory Economic Operator performance.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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 with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 10
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 000-578873
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
25/03/2025
Local time: 13:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/03/2025
Local time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The following organisations have committed to this procurement and intend to utilise the Framework Agreement as soon as possible after award:
NWUPC https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
CPC https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/
APUC http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
HEPCW https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
LUPC https://www.lupc.ac.uk/member-list
NEUPC http://www.neupc.ac.uk/our-members
SUPC https://www.supc.ac.uk/about-us/our-members/our-members
At some point during the life of the Framework Agreement the members of the following may wish to utilise the Agreement and should have access at any point with the permission of NWUPC. This Agreement is not intended to replace any current Agreements that either participating or non-participating Institutions may already have in place. A list of the current members is available as follows:
Central Government Departments, Local Government and Public Corporations that can be accessed at the Public Sector Classification Guide
https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/publicsectorclassificationguide
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.local.gov.uk
NDPBs
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
National Parks Authorities
https://www.nationalparks.uk/
Police Forces in the United Kingdom
http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites
Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/fire-and-rescue-services
NHS Bodies England
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
Hospices in the UK
https://www.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-finder
Registered Social Landlords (Housing Associations)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registered-providers-of-social-housing
Third Sector and Charities in the United Kingdom
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
http://www.oscr.org.uk
Citizens Advice in the United Kingdom
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice.htm
www.cas.org.uk
Scottish Police
http://www.scotland.police.uk
NI Public Bodies
Northern Ireland Government Departments
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/your-executive/government-departments
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/government-departments-in-northern-ireland
Northern Ireland Public Sector Bodies and Local Authorities
https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies
Schools and Universities in Northern Ireland
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
Health and Social care in Northern Ireland
http://online.hscni.net
Northern Ireland Housing Associations
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
Police Service of Northern Ireland
https://www.psni.police.uk
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/02/2025