United Kingdom-LEICESTER: 174_24 Science Consumables

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-005544/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: ESPO
Postal address: Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Town: LEICESTER
Postal code: LE19 1ES
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Catalogue Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Internet address(es):
Main address:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Other activity: 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:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:960000
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Lot 1 – Primary Science
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 39162100
Main CPV code: 39162110
Main CPV code: 39162200

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
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

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.2.1) Title: Lot 2 – Secondary Science
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 24300000
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 42931100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
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

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.

II.2.1) Title: Lot 3 – Labware and Accessories
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 33793000
Main CPV code: 38000000
Main CPV code: 42931100

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
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

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 the 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:2024-02-15
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
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
National registration number: 02577009
Town: Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:329000
Currency:GBP
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:2024-02-15
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
Official name: Appleton Woods Limited
National registration number: 00907224
Town: New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
National registration number: 02577009
Town: Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:305000
Currency:GBP
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:2024-02-15
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
Official name: Appleton Woods Limited
National registration number: 00907224
Town: New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (T/A SLS Select Education)
National registration number: 02577009
Town: Unit 6, Fairham Business Park, Foresters Avenue, Fairham, Nottingham, NG11 2AF
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot(excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:326000
Currency:GBP

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 ) 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:
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: The Royal Court of Justice
Postal address: The Strand
Town: LONDON
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom
Internet address:

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:
2024-02-20