Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
YPO
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
UK
Contact person: The Contracts Team
Telephone: +44 7901239756
E-mail: contracts@ypo.co.uk
NUTS: UKE45
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ypo.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
YPO - 001254 Primary and Secondary Science
Reference number: 001254
II.1.2) Main CPV code
37000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Spring Balances
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the provision of Spring Balances to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - Magnets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31630000
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the provision of Magnets to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - General Magnifiers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 is for the provision of General Magnifiers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - Acrylic Magnifiers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 is for the provision of Acrylic Magnifiers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - Bug Viewers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 is for the provision of Bug Viewers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - Mirrors
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38622000
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 is for the provision of Mirrors to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 - Lenses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 7 is for the provision of Lenses to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8 - Safety Spectacles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 8 is for the provision of Safety Spectacles to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9 - Metal Weights
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
42958000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 9 is for the provision of Metal Weights to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10 - Sand timers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 10 is for the provision of Sand timers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11 - Scales and Balances
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12 - Volume and Measurement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
39162000
42923000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13 - Biological Models
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 14
II.2.1) Title
Lot 14 - Bunsen Burners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 14 is for the provision of Bunsen Burners to be delivered directly to the end user
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 15
II.2.1) Title
Lot 15 - Wire Gauze
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 15 is for the provision of Wire Gauze to be delivered directly to the end user
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 16
II.2.1) Title
Lot 16 - Laboratory equipment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33793000
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 17
II.2.1) Title
Lot 17 - Borosilicate Beakers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 17 is for the provision of Borosilicate Beakers to be delivered directly to the end user
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 18
II.2.1) Title
Lot 18 - Polypropylene Beakers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
38300000
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE45
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 18 is for the provision of Polypropylene Beakers to be delivered into YPO's warehouse in
Wakefield
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 19
II.2.1) Title
Lot 19 - Syringes and Pipettes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33141310
38437000
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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: 20
II.2.1) Title
Lot 20 - Chromatography and Filter paper
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15994200
39162000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Delivery and Customer Service
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Social Value/Sustainability
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
60%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2027 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 December 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 11th March 2025 to 10th March 2029 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).
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 000-025038
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 1 - Spring Balances
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 2 - Magnets
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commotion Limited
Tonbridge
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Learning Resources Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 3 - General Magnifiers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eduk8 Worldwide
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 4 - Acrylic Magnifiers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 5 - Bug Viewers
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 6 - Mirrors
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eduk8 Worldwide
Newcastle Upon Tyne
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 7 - Lenses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 8 - Safety Spectacles
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 9 - Metal Weights
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 10 - Sand timers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 11 - Scales and Balances
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 12 - Volume and Measurement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 13 - Biological Models
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Commotion Ltd
Tonbridge
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 14 - Bunsen Burners
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 15 - Wire Gauze
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 16
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 16 - Laboratory equipment
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Limited
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VITTA Group
Peterborough
UK
NUTS: UKH12
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 17
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 17 - Borosilicate Beakers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Curie Scientific Ltd
Perranporth
UK
NUTS: UKK30
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 18
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 18 - Polypropylene Beakers
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 19
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 19 - Syringes and Pipettes
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Texet Sales Ltd
Stretford
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 20
Contract No: 001254
Title: Lot 20 - Chromatography and Filter paper
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/02/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Smith Scientific Ltd
Edenbridge
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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).”
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/03/2025